Scarlet Crimson & Bronze is a vivid analogous color palette tagged gradient, vibrant, warm. Analogous neighbors on the wheel (Crimson, Bronze, Mustard) give it a natural, low-tension flow. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. The overall temperature is warm.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimson | #DE2A35 | rgb(222, 42, 53) | hsl(356, 73%, 52%) | oklch(58.5% 0.213 24) | |
| Bronze | #E07814 | rgb(224, 120, 20) | hsl(29, 84%, 48%) | oklch(67.7% 0.161 56) | |
| Mustard | #D6B500 | rgb(214, 181, 0) | hsl(51, 100%, 42%) | oklch(77.9% 0.160 96) | |
| Vanilla | #E4D896 | rgb(228, 216, 150) | hsl(51, 59%, 74%) | oklch(87.7% 0.086 99) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its analogous hue relationship and a soft light-to-dark ladder (74% down to 42% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Vanilla (#E4D896) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Crimson (#DE2A35) on #E4D896 gives 3.24:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Mustard (#D6B500) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Bronze (#E07814) for highlights, badges and hover states.
No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Scarlet Crimson & Bronze
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#DE2A35 on #E4D896 | Aa | 3.24:1 | AA large only |
#DE2A35 on #D6B500 | Aa | 2.33:1 | Fail |
#E07814 on #E4D896 | Aa | 2.12:1 | Fail |
#DE2A35 on #E07814 | Aa | 1.53:1 | Fail |
#E07814 on #D6B500 | Aa | 1.52:1 | Fail |
#D6B500 on #E4D896 | Aa | 1.39:1 | Fail |