Scarlet Tomato & Slate is a neutral-based color palette tagged modern, minimal, white. Built almost entirely from neutrals, with Frost (#EEF0FF) as the single point of color. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frost | #EEF0FF | rgb(238, 240, 255) | hsl(233, 100%, 97%) | oklch(95.8% 0.020 280) | |
| Slate | #798499 | rgb(121, 132, 153) | hsl(219, 14%, 54%) | oklch(61.2% 0.034 263) | |
| Gunmetal | #2C3031 | rgb(44, 48, 49) | hsl(192, 5%, 18%) | oklch(30.6% 0.006 214) | |
| Tomato | #FF5359 | rgb(255, 83, 89) | hsl(358, 100%, 66%) | oklch(68.1% 0.208 23) |
Why it works and how to use it
Two of the four colors are near-neutral, which leaves room for Tomato to lead. Lightness runs from 18% to 97%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Frost (#EEF0FF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Gunmetal (#2C3031) on #EEF0FF gives 11.78:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Tomato (#FF5359) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Slate (#798499) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Frost on Gunmetal at 11.78:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Scarlet Tomato & Slate
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#EEF0FF on #2C3031 | Aa | 11.78:1 | AAA |
#2C3031 on #FF5359 | Aa | 4.21:1 | AA large only |
#798499 on #2C3031 | Aa | 3.54:1 | AA large only |
#EEF0FF on #798499 | Aa | 3.33:1 | AA large only |
#EEF0FF on #FF5359 | Aa | 2.8:1 | Fail |
#798499 on #FF5359 | Aa | 1.19:1 | Fail |