soft white
bright purple
bright orange
pale yellow
charcoal
Bauhausrectangle · mixed
Bauhaus colour palettes
Graphic red, yellow and blue, balanced by warm white and charcoal. Clear colour, strong structure. Explore 9 palettes.
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Colour pairings & usage tips
A pairing to start with.
In Cobalt & Pearl, #1A191F against #FAF9F8 has a contrast ratio of 16.60:1. This pair meets the WCAG AA contrast threshold for normal text. This checks opaque colours only; other pairings, transparency and gradients need their own checks.
The five swatches span 22–98% OKLCH lightness. Try different colour roles in the palette generator.