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Tetradic · 6 colors · May 24, 2026

Black & Red

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Built on the natural fluidity of colors that touch in the spectrum, Black & Red unfolds a warm, enveloping sensuality. a dramatic tension that commands attention — an invitation to creativity and enthusiasm.

TetradicBrandingGameDarkWarmGradient
#26160CCouleur 1
RGB38 22 12HSL23 52 10
#67130FCouleur 2
RGB103 19 15HSL3 75 23
#434E2ECouleur 3
RGB67 78 46HSL81 26 24
#923229Couleur 4
RGB146 50 41HSL5 56 37
#83805ACouleur 5
RGB131 128 90HSL56 19 43
#E2D4BCCouleur 6
RGB226 212 188HSL38 40 81

Palette Usage Guide

Application Scenarios

Interface Design

Combine #26160c for text on #e2d4bc background.

Emotional Impact

Built on the natural fluidity of colors that touch in the spectrum, Black & Red unfolds a warm, enveloping sensuality. a dramatic tension that commands attention — an invitation to creativity and enthusiasm.

Contrast Analysis
Text on Canvas

12:1

AAA

Secondary on Canvas

5.3:1

AA

Accent on Base

2.3:1

Fail

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Closest matches across major brands

Average ΔE :35 (Approximate)
#26160C
DMC 938
Coffee Brown Ul Dk
ΔE 8
#67130F
DMC 814
Garnet Dark
ΔE 34
#434E2E
DMC 986
Forest Green Vy D
ΔE 35
#923229
DMC 816
Garnet
ΔE 53
#83805A
DMC 414
Steel Gray Dark
ΔE 58
#E2D4BC
DMC 739
Tan Ultra Vy Lt
ΔE 20

Approximate sRGB matches — request a physical color card from each brand before purchasing.

Technical Specs

Developer Assets

Developer handoff assets with copyable code blocks for design systems.

CSS
:root {
  --color-couleur-1: #26160c;
  --color-couleur-2: #67130f;
  --color-couleur-3: #434e2e;
  --color-couleur-4: #923229;
  --color-couleur-5: #83805a;
  --color-couleur-6: #e2d4bc;
}
Tailwind
'black-red': {
  600: '#26160c',
  500: '#67130f',
  400: '#434e2e',
  300: '#923229',
  200: '#83805a',
  100: '#e2d4bc',
}
JSON
{
  "name": "Black & Red",
  "harmony": "Tetradic",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Couleur 1",
      "hex": "#26160c"
    },
    {
      "name": "Couleur 2",
      "hex": "#67130f"
    },
    {
      "name": "Couleur 3",
      "hex": "#434e2e"
    },
    {
      "name": "Couleur 4",
      "hex": "#923229"
    },
    {
      "name": "Couleur 5",
      "hex": "#83805a"
    },
    {
      "name": "Couleur 6",
      "hex": "#e2d4bc"
    }
  ]
}
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Contrast Ratios

Each color vs. white background

Couleur 1
White
17.46:1AAA
Black
1.2:1Fail
Couleur 2
White
12.52:1AAA
Black
1.68:1Fail
Couleur 3
White
8.87:1AAA
Black
2.37:1Fail
Couleur 4
White
7.75:1AAA
Black
2.71:1Fail
Couleur 5
White
4.04:1AA Large
Black
5.2:1AA
Couleur 6
White
1.46:1Fail
Black
14.38:1AAA
Brand Design

Identity Visuals

Icon Application
Typography Pairing

Black & Red

The intersection of form and function reveals the palette in all its depth. Every hue is intentional, every space is a breath.

· Display · Body
UI Components
Buttons
Active

Surface Card

System element

Emotional Resonance

Color Psychology

Couleur 1

Authenticity & Grounding

Couleur 1 commands the deep, balanced warmth of fired clay — a shade that is both reassuring and memorable. It evokes craftsmanship, raw materials, and tradition. Brands that adopt it communicate authenticity effortlessly.

AuthenticityCraftGroundingTradition
Couleur 2

Authority & Mastery

Couleur 2 is a dark, rich red that commands a raw and memorable intensity. Its depth lends the gravity of brands that have nothing to justify — quiet power, total assurance.

AuthorityDepthPrestigeGravity
Couleur 3

Dynamism & Originality

Couleur 3 occupies rare chromatic territory — between yellow and green — with a quiet saturation that makes it dynamic and fresh. More restrained, it blends green's vitality with yellow's liveliness without assaulting the eye — ideal as an accent.

DynamismFreshnessOriginalityEnergy
Couleur 4

Authority & Mastery

Couleur 4 is a dark, balanced red that evokes a direct, assertive presence. Its depth lends the gravity of brands that have nothing to justify — quiet power, total assurance.

AuthorityDepthPrestigeGravity
Couleur 5

Richness & Resonance

Couleur 5 radiates a medium, muted warmth reminiscent of raw honey and aged gold. This amber depth is associated with richness, heritage, and cultural authenticity — a timeless symbol of lasting value.

RichnessHeritageAuthenticityDepth
Couleur 6

Warmth & Benevolence

Couleur 6 breathes the pale, balanced warmth of fired clay — a shade that is both reassuring and memorable. In its lighter tones, it sheds the heaviness of saturated orange to gain accessibility and human closeness.

ClosenessWarmthBenevolenceLifestyle
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