#0F5C63
#2A8A8C
#9FD3CF
#F2F1EA
#E14800Vermilion
#2A3157Space
#F1FAEESmoke
#DCDD68Pear
Ruby Vermilion & Pear is a vivid complementary color palette tagged modern, white. Near-complementary hues (about 170° apart) make this a high-contrast, attention-grabbing combination. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermilion | #E14800 | rgb(225, 72, 0) | hsl(19, 100%, 44%) | oklch(61.3% 0.199 38) | |
| Space | #2A3157 | rgb(42, 49, 87) | hsl(231, 35%, 25%) | oklch(32.7% 0.068 274) | |
| Smoke | #F1FAEE | rgb(241, 250, 238) | hsl(105, 55%, 96%) | oklch(97.5% 0.018 138) | |
| Pear | #DCDD68 | rgb(220, 221, 104) | hsl(61, 63%, 64%) | oklch(87.4% 0.140 109) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 3 chromatic colors, Vermilion takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 25% to 96%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Smoke (#F1FAEE) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Space (#2A3157) on #F1FAEE gives 11.73:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Vermilion (#E14800) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (3.83:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Pear (#DCDD68) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Space on Smoke at 11.73:1.
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
#E14800
#2A3157
#F1FAEE
#DCDD68
Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#2A3157 on #F1FAEE | Aa | 11.73:1 | AAA |
#2A3157 on #DCDD68 | Aa | 8.71:1 | AAA |
#E14800 on #F1FAEE | Aa | 3.83:1 | AA large only |
#E14800 on #2A3157 | Aa | 3.06:1 | AA large only |
#E14800 on #DCDD68 | Aa | 2.84:1 | Fail |
#F1FAEE on #DCDD68 | Aa | 1.35:1 | Fail |
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