Scarlet Ruby & Coral is a vivid analogous color palette tagged retro, vibrant, warm. Analogous neighbors on the wheel (Ruby, Coral, Melon) 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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Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Coral takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 48% to 84%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Wheat (#F4DEB7) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Ruby (#D3235A) on #F4DEB7 gives 3.84:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Coral (#FF744A) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Melon (#FFBA7A) 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 Ruby & Coral
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#D3235A on #F4DEB7 | Aa | 3.84:1 | AA large only |
#D3235A on #FFBA7A | Aa | 3.02:1 | AA large only |
#FF744A on #F4DEB7 | Aa | 2.04:1 | Fail |
#D3235A on #FF744A | Aa | 1.89:1 | Fail |
#FF744A on #FFBA7A | Aa | 1.6:1 | Fail |
#FFBA7A on #F4DEB7 | Aa | 1.27:1 | Fail |