Ruby Terracotta & Plum is a split color palette tagged retro, dark, pink. A split scheme: Space plays against Terracotta across roughly 98° of hue. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Space | #271D3F | rgb(39, 29, 63) | hsl(258, 37%, 18%) | oklch(26.1% 0.063 295) | |
| Plum | #8E4864 | rgb(142, 72, 100) | hsl(336, 33%, 42%) | oklch(49.7% 0.100 356) | |
| Terracotta | #D6797F | rgb(214, 121, 127) | hsl(356, 53%, 66%) | oklch(68.0% 0.116 16) | |
| Snow | #FCF8F9 | rgb(252, 248, 249) | hsl(345, 40%, 98%) | oklch(98.2% 0.004 360) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (18% to 98%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Snow (#FCF8F9) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Space (#271D3F) on #FCF8F9 gives 14.95:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Terracotta (#D6797F) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Plum (#8E4864) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Space on Snow at 14.95:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Ruby Terracotta & Plum
A palette preview that turns four colors into a page, so you can judge hierarchy, contrast and mood before you commit.
Primary action SecondaryColor blindness simulation
Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#271D3F on #FCF8F9 | Aa | 14.95:1 | AAA |
#8E4864 on #FCF8F9 | Aa | 6.11:1 | AA |
#271D3F on #D6797F | Aa | 5.17:1 | AA |
#D6797F on #FCF8F9 | Aa | 2.89:1 | Fail |
#271D3F on #8E4864 | Aa | 2.45:1 | Fail |
#8E4864 on #D6797F | Aa | 2.12:1 | Fail |