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Ember Path

Soft reds fading into rosy pinks, like the gentle glow of cooling embers guiding a cozy path.

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#A52A2A#CD5C5C#E35D5D#F17A7A#FFC0CB

Palette guide

How to use Ember Path

Overview

The Ember Path palette gracefully transitions through soft reds into rosy pinks, like the gentle glow of cooling embers guiding a cozy path. This harmonious gradient features deep Brown (#A52A2A), inviting Indian Red (#CD5C5C), a brighter red (#E35D5D), soft light red (#F17A7A), and delicate Pink (#FFC0CB). It's a serene and comforting collection, perfect for designers and developers looking to create a soft, romantic, or subtly warm aesthetic. This palette is ideal for projects that require a gentle touch, evoking feelings of comfort, safety, and understated elegance, reminiscent of a peaceful evening stroll.

Best used for

  • Romantic or feminine brand identities
  • Wedding or anniversary themed designs
  • Soft, comforting website aesthetics
  • Beauty and skincare product packaging
  • Children's book illustrations or nursery decor
  • Digital art with a warm, gentle light source

Suggested color roles

primary

Brown (#A52A2A) anchors the palette as a deep, foundational red, providing stability and depth for main headings or significant design elements.

secondary

Indian Red (#CD5C5C) offers a warm and inviting secondary hue, perfect for subheadings, interactive elements, or sections that need a comforting touch.

accent

The soft light red (#F17A7A) serves as a gentle accent, ideal for subtle highlights, decorative details, or elements requiring a delicate, warm glow.

background

Pink (#FFC0CB) provides a very light, airy background, creating a soft and expansive canvas that enhances readability for darker text.

text

Brown (#A52A2A) is an excellent choice for body text on lighter backgrounds, ensuring high readability with a warm, sophisticated feel, or use a deep charcoal for maximum contrast.

Accessibility notes

  • Brown (#A52A2A) against Pink (#FFC0CB) offers good contrast for readable body text.
  • Ensure sufficient contrast if using Indian Red (#CD5C5C) or the lighter reds for text on Pink (#FFC0CB).
  • Always verify contrast ratios for all text and interactive elements to meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards.
  • Avoid placing the soft light red (#F17A7A) on Pink (#FFC0CB) for critical text due to potential low contrast.

Recommended combinations

Deep Rose Glow

Creates a rich, warm gradient, perfect for banners, headers, or focal points that need to feel inviting and deep.

#A52A2A · #CD5C5C · #F17A7A

Soft Ember Light

Ideal for backgrounds, subtle overlays, or elements requiring a delicate, ethereal touch and soft luminosity.

#E35D5D · #F17A7A · #FFC0CB

Cozy Path

Provides a balanced contrast for text and interactive elements, suitable for navigation or informational sections.

#A52A2A · #FFC0CB · #CD5C5C

CSS variables

:root {
  --ember-path-1: #A52A2A;
  --ember-path-2: #CD5C5C;
  --ember-path-3: #E35D5D;
  --ember-path-4: #F17A7A;
  --ember-path-5: #FFC0CB;
}

Tailwind config

theme: {
  extend: {
    colors: {
      "ember-path": {
        1: "#A52A2A",
        2: "#CD5C5C",
        3: "#E35D5D",
        4: "#F17A7A",
        5: "#FFC0CB",
      }
    }
  }
}

Related searches

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Palette colors

Hex values

Color 1#A52A2A
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Color 2#CD5C5C
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Color 3#E35D5D
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Color 4#F17A7A
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Color 5#FFC0CB
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Accessibility

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