Scarlet Brick Red & Plum Purple is a split color palette tagged warm, purple, white. The hues span about 81°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. The overall temperature is warm.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plum Purple | #521444 | rgb(82, 20, 68) | hsl(314, 61%, 20%) | oklch(31.5% 0.109 338) | |
| Brick Red | #992956 | rgb(153, 41, 86) | hsl(336, 58%, 38%) | oklch(46.9% 0.152 1) | |
| Latte | #DD9C84 | rgb(221, 156, 132) | hsl(16, 57%, 69%) | oklch(75.0% 0.085 41) | |
| Eggshell | #F5EBDD | rgb(245, 235, 221) | hsl(35, 55%, 91%) | oklch(94.4% 0.022 77) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its split hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (91% down to 20% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Eggshell (#F5EBDD) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Plum Purple (#521444) on #F5EBDD gives 11.55:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Brick Red (#992956) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (6.35:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Latte (#DD9C84) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Plum Purple on Eggshell at 11.55:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Scarlet Brick Red & Plum Purple
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#521444 on #F5EBDD | Aa | 11.55:1 | AAA |
#992956 on #F5EBDD | Aa | 6.35:1 | AA |
#521444 on #DD9C84 | Aa | 5.94:1 | AA |
#992956 on #DD9C84 | Aa | 3.27:1 | AA large only |
#DD9C84 on #F5EBDD | Aa | 1.94:1 | Fail |
#521444 on #992956 | Aa | 1.82:1 | Fail |