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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brick Red | #8F413F | rgb(143, 65, 63) | hsl(1, 39%, 40%) | oklch(47.6% 0.107 23) | |
| Terracotta | #D36F63 | rgb(211, 111, 99) | hsl(6, 56%, 61%) | oklch(65.4% 0.128 28) | |
| Baby Pink | #E8BFB9 | rgb(232, 191, 185) | hsl(8, 51%, 82%) | oklch(83.9% 0.048 28) | |
| White | #FDFDFD | rgb(253, 253, 253) | hsl(0, 0%, 99%) | oklch(99.4% 0.000 0) |
Why it works and how to use it
Scarlet Terracotta & Brick Red is a monochromatic color palette tagged modern, warm, white. All four colors sit within 7° of hue, so the scheme reads as one color explored across light and dark. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. The overall temperature is warm.
With 3 chromatic colors, Terracotta takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 40% to 99%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: White (#FDFDFD) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Brick Red (#8F413F) on #FDFDFD gives 6.89:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Terracotta (#D36F63) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (3.32:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Baby Pink (#E8BFB9) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Brick Red on White at 6.89:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Scarlet Terracotta & Brick Red
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.
Palette card

Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#8F413F on #FDFDFD | Aa | 6.89:1 | AA |
#8F413F on #E8BFB9 | Aa | 4.2:1 | AA large only |
#D36F63 on #FDFDFD | Aa | 3.32:1 | AA large only |
#8F413F on #D36F63 | Aa | 2.08:1 | Fail |
#D36F63 on #E8BFB9 | Aa | 2.02:1 | Fail |
#E8BFB9 on #FDFDFD | Aa | 1.64:1 | Fail |