Tech Cherry & Lavender Gray is a vivid complementary color palette tagged tech, neon, red. Ink and Lavender Gray sit nearly opposite on the color wheel, so the pairing has real energy; keep one as the accent. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ink | #161D2E | rgb(22, 29, 46) | hsl(223, 35%, 13%) | oklch(23.3% 0.035 267) | |
| Cherry | #DB001A | rgb(219, 0, 26) | hsl(353, 100%, 43%) | oklch(56.1% 0.228 27) | |
| Lavender Gray | #AABDE7 | rgb(170, 189, 231) | hsl(221, 56%, 79%) | oklch(79.8% 0.063 266) | |
| Frost | #EAF0FC | rgb(234, 240, 252) | hsl(220, 75%, 95%) | oklch(95.4% 0.017 264) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 3 chromatic colors, Cherry takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 13% to 95%. Well suited to a SaaS landing page or dashboard.
- Background: Frost (#EAF0FC) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Ink (#161D2E) on #EAF0FC gives 14.7:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Cherry (#DB001A) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (4.56:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Lavender Gray (#AABDE7) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Ink on Frost at 14.7:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Tech Cherry & Lavender Gray
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#161D2E on #EAF0FC | Aa | 14.7:1 | AAA |
#161D2E on #AABDE7 | Aa | 8.92:1 | AAA |
#DB001A on #EAF0FC | Aa | 4.56:1 | AA |
#161D2E on #DB001A | Aa | 3.22:1 | AA large only |
#DB001A on #AABDE7 | Aa | 2.77:1 | Fail |
#AABDE7 on #EAF0FC | Aa | 1.65:1 | Fail |