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Blackberry Color Palette – HEX, RGB & Design Inspiration

Color Details

HEX: #2B0521

RGB: 43, 5, 33

HEX: #3E0930

RGB: 62, 9, 48

HEX: #4F123E

RGB: 79, 18, 62

HEX: #601A4C

RGB: 96, 26, 76

HEX: #6B2356

RGB: 107, 35, 86

WCAG Accessibility Checker
Contrast ratios and WCAG compliance for text readability. AAA is enhanced conformance, AA is standard, and 4.5:1 minimum for normal text.

Text on White/Black Backgrounds

#2B0521
On White
18.32:1
AAA (Enhanced)
On Black
1.15:1
Fail
#3E0930
On White
16.32:1
AAA (Enhanced)
On Black
1.29:1
Fail
#4F123E
On White
14.11:1
AAA (Enhanced)
On Black
1.49:1
Fail
#601A4C
On White
12:1
AAA (Enhanced)
On Black
1.75:1
Fail
#6B2356
On White
10.5:1
AAA (Enhanced)
On Black
2:1
Fail

Color Pair Combinations (10 total)

#2B0521 / #6B2356
1.74:1
Fail
#3E0930 / #6B2356
1.55:1
Fail
#2B0521 / #601A4C
1.53:1
Fail
#3E0930 / #601A4C
1.36:1
Fail
#4F123E / #6B2356
1.34:1
Fail
#2B0521 / #4F123E
1.3:1
Fail
#4F123E / #601A4C
1.18:1
Fail
#3E0930 / #4F123E
1.16:1
Fail
#601A4C / #6B2356
1.14:1
Fail
#2B0521 / #3E0930
1.12:1
Fail

WCAG Contrast Standards:

  • AAA (7:1): Enhanced contrast for maximum readability
  • AA (4.5:1): Minimum for normal text (under 18pt)
  • AA Large (3:1): Acceptable for large text (18pt+ or 14pt+ bold)
  • Fail: Below WCAG standards, not recommended for text
Live UI Preview
See your palette applied to real components with optimized text colors for accessibility
WCAG Guidelines

Recommended Text Colors

Aa
Primary
18.32:1 (AAA)
Aa
Secondary
16.32:1 (AAA)
Aa
Accent
14.11:1 (AAA)
Aa
Background
12:1 (AAA)
Aa
Neutral
10.5:1 (AAA)

Buttons

Optimized for readability
Primary: 18.32:1 AAA
Secondary: 16.32:1 AAA
Accent: 14.11:1 AAA

Form Elements

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Badges & Tags

PrimarySecondaryAccentNeutralOutline

Alerts & Notifications

Information

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Gradient Generator
Create beautiful gradients from your palette colors. Copy the CSS code and use directly in your projects.

Horizontal (Left to Right)

background: linear-gradient(to right, #2B0521 0%, #3E0930 25%, #4F123E 50%, #601A4C 75%, #6B2356 100%);

Vertical (Top to Bottom)

background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #2B0521 0%, #3E0930 25%, #4F123E 50%, #601A4C 75%, #6B2356 100%);

Diagonal (Top Left to Bottom Right)

background: linear-gradient(to bottom right, #2B0521 0%, #3E0930 25%, #4F123E 50%, #601A4C 75%, #6B2356 100%);

Usage Tips:

  • Copy the CSS code and paste directly into your stylesheets
  • Linear gradients work great for backgrounds and hero sections
  • Radial gradients are perfect for spotlights and focus effects
  • Conic gradients create eye-catching loading spinners and progress indicators
  • Smooth transitions ensure seamless color blending
Color Blindness Simulator
See how your palette appears to people with different types of color vision deficiency (CVD). Approximately 8% of males and 0.5% of females have some form of color blindness.

Normal Vision

No color vision deficiency

Color Swatches

#2B0521

#3E0930

#4F123E

#601A4C

#6B2356

Full Palette View

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Color Psychology & Brand Analysis
Understand the emotional impact, brand personality, and psychological effects of your color palette

Overall Mood & Feel

Energetic, warm, and inviting, with a sophisticated and dramatic atmosphere

Emotional Impact

Stimulating and energetic, evoking feelings of excitement, warmth, and action. The dark tones establish a premium, sophisticated feel ideal for luxury positioning

Psychological Effect

This 5-color palette creates a energetic, warm, and inviting, with a sophisticated and dramatic atmosphere. The combination works together to create memorable visual experiences that influence consumer perception, decision-making, and brand recall. The rich variety provides versatility while maintaining cohesive emotional messaging across touchpoints.

Brand Personality Traits

Friendly
Nurturing
Modern
Approachable
Gentle

Perfect For These Industries

Beauty & Cosmetics
Fashion
Children's Products
Healthcare

Target Audience

Active, outgoing individuals who respond to energy and enthusiasm

Individual Color Psychology

#2B0521

Warm and caring

Emotions Evoked

Compassion
Care
Romance
Femininity
Warmth

Personality Traits

Compassionate
Playful
Romantic
Youthful
Caring

Brand Traits

Friendly
Nurturing
Modern
Approachable
Gentle

Ideal Industries

Beauty & Cosmetics
Fashion
Children's Products
Healthcare
Bakery
Weddings

Marketing Use

Appeals to feminine markets, evokes compassion and care. Used in healthcare and beauty. Hot pink captures attention and conveys energy and fun.

Cultural Meanings

Western: Romance, femininity, compassion, playfulness
Eastern: Youth, good health, marriage, celebration
Global: Love, care, gentleness, modern femininity

Color Harmony Analysis

Palette Mood

Dark & BoldBalanced

Temperature

Warm

This palette combines dark & bold and balanced moods with warm tones, making it versatile for various design applications.

Professional Implementation Guide

This monochromatic blackberry palette features 5 carefully selected warm tones that create a energetic and passionate aesthetic. With low contrast levels and vibrant saturation, this palette is optimized for marketing materials and youth brands.

Web Design & Development

For web development, implement this palette with CSS variables for easy theme switching. Consider adding darker variants for better text readability.

  • Apply the 60-30-10 rule for visual hierarchy
  • Use accent colors for CTAs and hover states
  • Maintain consistent color usage across all pages
  • Test responsive behavior on multiple devices

Mobile App Interfaces

In mobile applications, these warm tones provide excellent battery efficiency on OLED screens. Use the subtle color variations to define clear touch targets.

  • Design both light and dark mode variants
  • Consider thumb-reach zones for color placement
  • Test under direct sunlight and low light
  • Use color to indicate interactive elements

Brand Identity Systems

Build a cohesive brand identity by designating specific colors for specific purposes. Establish your primary brand color from the most distinctive shade and create comprehensive brand guidelines specifying exact usage scenarios.

  • Define primary, secondary, and accent colors
  • Create usage rules for marketing materials
  • Specify minimum sizes and clear space
  • Document do's and don'ts for consistency

Frontend Development

Developers can integrate this palette efficiently using modern CSS techniques. Export as CSS variables for maximum flexibility, allowing theme switching and dynamic color updates without rewriting stylesheets.

  • Use CSS custom properties for theming
  • Implement semantic color naming conventions
  • Create utility classes for rapid prototyping
  • Consider CSS-in-JS for component-scoped colors

Print Design

For print materials, convert to CMYK using #2B0521 as the dominant color for headers and #6B2356 for accents. These vibrant colors may appear slightly muted in print; request color proofs.

  • Add to your design software color library
  • Create swatches for quick color access
  • Use CMYK values for print production
  • Request color proofs before final print

Marketing Campaigns

Marketing materials benefit from consistent color usage that reinforces brand recognition. Apply this palette across email campaigns, landing pages, advertisements, and social media for maximum impact and memorability.

  • Maintain color consistency across channels
  • A/B test color variations for conversion
  • Consider cultural color associations
  • Align colors with campaign messaging

Strategic Color Distribution

Professional designers follow the 60-30-10 rule for balanced color distribution. Here's how to apply this principle with the Blackberry:

60%

Dominant Color

#2B0521

Use #2B0521 as your primary color for headers, hero sections, and primary CTAs. This pink tone should occupy about 60% of your design space.

30%

Secondary Color

#4F123E

Apply #4F123E as your secondary color for subtle backgrounds and card components. Allocate approximately 30% of your layout to this color.

10%

Accent Color

#6B2356

Reserve #6B2356 for accent elements like buttons, links, and important highlights. This pink accent should be used sparingly (10% of design) to draw attention to key actions.

Professional Best Practices

Smart Usage Tips

  • Add white or black text overlays to improve readability on colored backgrounds
  • Use desaturated versions (reduce saturation by 20-30%) for large background areas to prevent visual fatigue
  • Balance warm tones with neutral whites or grays to create visual breathing room
  • Ensure sufficient lighting contrast for text elements—use light text on dark backgrounds
  • Test your palette across different devices and lighting conditions before finalizing

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't use all colors equally—establish clear visual hierarchy through color weight
  • Avoid low-contrast text combinations that strain readability
  • Don't rely solely on color to convey meaning (use icons, text, and patterns too)
  • Avoid inconsistent color usage across different pages or screens
  • Don't assume screen colors match print output—always request physical proofs

Palette Overview & Statistics

5

Total Colors

2

Associated Tags

6

Categories

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Color Analysis & Technical Guide

Detailed breakdown of each color's role, characteristics, and optimal applications. This monochromatic palette creates a energetic and passionate aesthetic perfect for marketing materials and youth brands.

Individual Color Breakdown

Each color in this warm palette has been analyzed for its properties and ideal usage scenarios. The low contrast and vibrant saturation ensure harmonious visual relationships.

  • #2B0521

    PINK

    #2B0521 serves as the primary/dominant color in this palette. This dark pink (highly saturated) brings playfulness and compassion Use it for headers, navigation bars, and brand elements.

    Dark toneH: 316°S: 79%L: 9%
  • #3E0930

    PINK

    #3E0930 serves as the secondary/supporting color in this palette. This dark pink (highly saturated) brings playfulness and compassion Use it for cards, borders, section dividers, and supporting UI components.

    Dark toneH: 316°S: 75%L: 14%
  • #4F123E

    PINK

    #4F123E serves as the secondary/supporting color in this palette. This dark pink (highly saturated) brings playfulness and compassion Use it for cards, borders, section dividers, and supporting UI components.

    Dark toneH: 317°S: 63%L: 19%
  • #601A4C

    PINK

    #601A4C serves as the secondary/supporting color in this palette. This dark pink (moderately saturated) brings playfulness and compassion Use it for cards, borders, section dividers, and supporting UI components.

    Dark toneH: 317°S: 57%L: 24%
  • #6B2356

    PINK

    #6B2356 serves as the accent/highlight color in this palette. This dark pink (moderately saturated) brings playfulness and compassion Use it for call-to-action buttons, links, important notifications, and interactive elements.

    Dark toneH: 318°S: 51%L: 28%

Palette Characteristics

This palette exhibits distinct characteristics that make it particularly suitable for specific design applications and industries.

Color Temperaturewarm

Warm colors create energy, excitement, and approachability. Perfect for brands targeting emotional connection.

Contrast Levellow

Low contrast creates subtle, sophisticated aesthetics but requires careful attention to text legibility.

Saturationvibrant

Vibrant saturation creates bold, attention-grabbing designs perfect for youth brands and creative projects.

Brightness Rangedark

Dark tones create dramatic, sophisticated aesthetics and save battery on OLED displays.

💡 Pro Tips for This Palette

  • Perfect for: marketing materials, youth brands. The monochromatic color relationship creates natural visual flow.
  • Mood & Psychology: This palette evokes a energetic and passionate feeling, making it ideal for brands seeking to convey those qualities.
  • Accessibility: Test text combinations carefully with contrast checkers to ensure accessibility compliance.
  • Extensions: Create tints (add white) and shades (add black) to expand this 5-color palette into a comprehensive design system.
  • Cultural Context: Warm colors may have different meanings across cultures—verify associations with your target market.

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Explore Blackberry Palette

The Blackberry color palette is a rich and evocative collection of hues that evoke the mystery and allure of a summer night, with a depth and complexity that is both captivating and alluring. At its core, this palette is a masterful exploration of plum and magenta tones, woven together in a way that creates a sense of warmth and sophistication. As the eye moves through the palette, it becomes clear that each shade has been carefully selected to create a sense of continuity and flow, from the deep, bold tones of 2B0521, to the slightly lighter, more nuanced tones of 3E0930.

As we delve deeper into the palette, it becomes clear that each shade has its own unique character and role to play. The 2B0521, with its dark, almost black undertones, serves as a kind of anchor for the palette, providing a sense of stability and grounding. In contrast, the 3E0930 is slightly more vibrant, with a hint of magenta that adds a touch of warmth and energy to the overall effect. The 4F123E is another key player, with its deep, rich tones that seem to vibrate with an inner light, while the 601A4C and 6B2356 add a sense of depth and nuance, with their slightly lighter, more ethereal quality. Together, these shades create a sense of harmony and balance, that is both soothing and engaging.

The Blackberry palette is a versatile and practical choice for a wide range of design applications, from websites and apps, to branding and marketing materials. Its warm, feminine tones make it an ideal choice for luxury brands, or for any design project that requires a sense of sophistication and elegance. The palette's dark, muted tones also make it well-suited for designs that require a sense of depth and contrast, such as those that feature a lot of imagery or graphics. Whether you are creating a new brand identity, or simply looking to add a touch of warmth and personality to an existing design, the Blackberry palette is a great choice, with its rich, nuanced tones and sense of timeless, classic style.

The colors in the Blackberry palette also have a profound impact on our emotions and perceptions, influencing the way we respond to a design on a deep, subconscious level. The plum and magenta tones, for example, are often associated with creativity, luxury, and passion, and can add a sense of excitement and energy to a design. The darker, more muted tones, on the other hand, can create a sense of calm and serenity, making the palette a great choice for designs that require a sense of balance and harmony. By carefully selecting and combining these shades, designers can create a powerful emotional connection with their audience, and craft a design that is both beautiful and effective.

To get the most out of the Blackberry palette, it's a good idea to experiment with different combinations and pairings, to see what works best for your particular design project. One approach might be to use the 2B0521 as a background color, and then add accents of 3E0930 or 4F123E to create a sense of contrast and visual interest. Alternatively, you could try pairing the palette with complementary colors, such as a deep green or blue, to create a sense of tension and drama. Whatever approach you take, the key is to have fun, and be willing to experiment and try new things, as you explore the many possibilities of the Blackberry palette.

Palette Image

Below is the generated palette image showing all colors in a vertical layout. Perfect for sharing on social media or using as a reference.

Blackberry Color Palette palette visualization

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about using and implementing the blackberry palette effectively in your projects.