Scarlet Bold is a vivid monochromatic color palette tagged modern, vibrant, neon. All four colors sit within 17° of hue, so the scheme reads as one color explored across light and dark. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. The overall temperature is warm.
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Why it works and how to use it
With 3 chromatic colors, Scarlet takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 35% to 100%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: White (#FFFFFF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Cranberry (#B00020) on #FFFFFF gives 7.33:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Scarlet (#FF3B30) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (3.55:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Melon (#FFB4AB) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Cranberry on White at 7.33:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Scarlet Bold
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#B00020 on #FFFFFF | Aa | 7.33:1 | AAA |
#B00020 on #FFB4AB | Aa | 4.31:1 | AA large only |
#FF3B30 on #FFFFFF | Aa | 3.55:1 | AA large only |
#FF3B30 on #FFB4AB | Aa | 2.09:1 | Fail |
#B00020 on #FF3B30 | Aa | 2.07:1 | Fail |
#FFB4AB on #FFFFFF | Aa | 1.7:1 | Fail |