Crimson#B11226
Firebrick Red#D5283B
Deep Taupe#412F30
Palette direction

Crimson Red Lounge Color Palette

This palette features strong red tones and subtle warm dark neutrals, evoking energy and sophistication suitable for a lounge bar ambiance. The main reds deliver vibrancy and identity, while the support colors add refinement and balance. The neutrals ensure maximum readability and contrast across digital interfaces.

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Hospitality Events color direction

Crimson Red Lounge Color Palette

This palette features strong red tones and subtle warm dark neutrals, evoking energy and sophistication suitable for a lounge bar ambiance. The main reds deliver vibrancy and identity, while the support colors add refinement and balance. The neutrals ensure maximum readability and contrast across digital interfaces.

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Logo contrast guide

Logo color pairings

ColorFly checks the palette colors against each other and suggests the clearest logo/background combinations.

Logo White #FFFFFFon Crimson #B112267.0:1 Excellent
Logo White #FFFFFFon Firebrick Red #D5283B5.0:1 Strong
Logo Raisin Black #1B1A1Aon White #FFFFFF17.4:1 Excellent
Icon color
BackgroundCrimson#B11226TextWhite#FFFFFF
Primary Button7.04:1
AAA

Best for the main action users should notice first.

BackgroundFirebrick Red#D5283BTextWhite#FFFFFF
Secondary Button5.00:1
AA

Useful for softer choices and secondary paths.

BackgroundWhite#FFFFFFTextCrimson#B11226
Outlined Button7.04:1
AAA

Good for lower-emphasis actions on light surfaces.

BackgroundWhite#FFFFFFTextCrimson#B11226
Text Button7.04:1
AAA

A quiet action for links, navigation, and inline decisions.

Palette composition6 colorsMonochromatic color relationship
9:41Crimson Red Lounge Color Palette Color role balance
Monochromatic system
60% DominantNeutrals

Backgrounds, large surfaces, whitespace, and reading comfort.

30% SecondarySupport colors

Sections, secondary UI, illustrations, and repeated brand moments.

10% AccentMain colors

High-attention moments like primary actions and memorable highlights.

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Color Roles and Usage Map

Assign existing palette colors to brand, typography, and interface roles.

Brand identity

LogoUsed for logo marks and core brand symbols.Crimson #B11226
HeadlineUsed for main titles and key messages.Firebrick Red #D5283B
LinkUsed for links and interactive text.Crimson #B11226

Buttons

Primary Button
BackgroundCrimson #B11226
TextWhite #FFFFFF
Secondary Button
BackgroundFirebrick Red #D5283B
TextWhite #FFFFFF
Outlined Button
BackgroundCrimson #B11226
TextCrimson #B11226

Interface

TextDefault readable body text.Raisin Black #1B1A1A
Bg LightLight page or section background.White #FFFFFF
Bg DarkDark page or section background.Off White #F1EFEF
IconSmall interface icons and marks.Deep Taupe #412F30
BorderCards, inputs, and component borders.Deep Taupe #412F30
DividerSubtle separators between content.Deep Taupe #412F30
OutlineFocus rings and emphasis outlines.Deep Taupe #412F30

Palette Colors

A compact view of the brand, support, and neutral colors that make up this system.

Main (Brand) Colors

The palette capitalizes on varying intensities of crimson red to create a cohesive and striking brand identity that is both energetic and recognizable.

PrimaryCrimson

RolesLogo, Link, Btn Primary Bg, Btn Outlined Border, Btn Outlined Text

Crimson provides the main energetic and passionate brand color, driving strong recognition and visual impact.

HEX#B11226
RGB177, 18, 38
HSL352, 82, 38
CMYK0, 90, 79, 31
SecondaryFirebrick Red

RolesBtn Secondary Bg, Headline

Firebrick Red is an engaging accent that complements the primary crimson with slightly lighter warmth for visual hierarchy.

HEX#D5283B
RGB213, 40, 59
HSL353, 68, 50
CMYK0, 81, 72, 16

Support Colors

Soft muted warm black supports the palette enhancing UI elements like icons and borders with elegance without overpowering the reds.

Deep Taupe

RolesIcon, Border, Divider, Outline

Deep Taupe adds a warm, muted dark tone that balances the intense reds with a grounded, sophisticated presence.

HEX#412F30
RGB65, 47, 48
HSL357, 16, 22
CMYK0, 28, 26, 75

Neutral Colors

Utility colors for backgrounds, text, borders, and balance.

White

RolesBg Light, Btn Primary Text, Btn Secondary Text

HEX#FFFFFF
RGB255, 255, 255
HSL0, 0, 100
CMYK0, 0, 0, 0
Off White

RolesBg Dark

HEX#F1EFEF
RGB241, 239, 239
HSL0, 7, 94
CMYK0, 1, 1, 5
Raisin Black

RolesText

HEX#1B1A1A
RGB27, 26, 26
HSL0, 2, 10
CMYK0, 4, 4, 89

Export and Handoff

Copy palette values for design systems, websites, and client handoff.

Color tokens

Use these in CSS when you want every raw palette color available by name. Best for websites, landing pages, and design system variables.

Use when: you need the actual colors.
:root {
  --color-crimson: #B11226;
  --color-firebrick-red: #D5283B;
  --color-deep-taupe: #412F30;
  --color-white: #FFFFFF;
  --color-off-white: #F1EFEF;
  --color-raisin-black: #1B1A1A;
}

Role tokens

Use these in CSS when colors are assigned to practical jobs like text, buttons, borders, links, and backgrounds.

Use when: you need UI roles, not just swatches.
:root {
  --role-logo: #B11226;
  --role-link: #B11226;
  --role-btn-primary-bg: #B11226;
  --role-btn-outlined-border: #B11226;
  --role-btn-outlined-text: #B11226;
  --role-btn-secondary-bg: #D5283B;
  --role-headline: #D5283B;
  --role-icon: #412F30;
  --role-border: #412F30;
  --role-divider: #412F30;
  --role-outline: #412F30;
  --role-bg-light: #FFFFFF;
  --role-btn-primary-text: #FFFFFF;
  --role-btn-secondary-text: #FFFFFF;
  --role-bg-dark: #F1EFEF;
  --role-text: #1B1A1A;
}

JSON

Use this structured palette data in apps, generators, plugins, or tools that need to read the palette programmatically.

Use when: a developer or app needs data.
{
    "crimson": "#B11226",
    "firebrick-red": "#D5283B",
    "deep-taupe": "#412F30",
    "white": "#FFFFFF",
    "off-white": "#F1EFEF",
    "raisin-black": "#1B1A1A"
}
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