Tomato & Crimson Trail is a vivid monochromatic color palette tagged vibrant, warm, red. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Rosewood down to Linen. 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 3 chromatic colors, Tomato takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 22% to 95%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Linen (#FFEBE6) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Rosewood (#6F0002) on #FFEBE6 gives 10.9:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Tomato (#FF514E) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Crimson (#D62A3C) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Rosewood on Linen at 10.9:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Tomato & Crimson Trail
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: under tritanopia, Crimson and Tomato become hard to tell apart, so do not rely on that pair alone to carry meaning.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#6F0002 on #FFEBE6 | Aa | 10.9:1 | AAA |
#D62A3C on #FFEBE6 | Aa | 4.29:1 | AA large only |
#6F0002 on #FF514E | Aa | 3.9:1 | AA large only |
#FF514E on #FFEBE6 | Aa | 2.8:1 | Fail |
#6F0002 on #D62A3C | Aa | 2.54:1 | Fail |
#D62A3C on #FF514E | Aa | 1.54:1 | Fail |