Dragon Blood Color Psychology & Meaning
Dragon blood is a deep, intense red that feels like it came from legend rather than a paint tube. It carries drama and mystery, a color for brands that want to feel epic and untamed.
#B0212E
#D74A52
#EFA0A3
#3A060B
Background
Primary Accent
Secondary
Body Text
Dragon Blood Color Palette
#B0212E · #D74A52 · #EFA0A3 · #3A060B
Fail
WCAG Grade
2.6:1
Contrast Ratio
1,080
Saves
2,950
AI Copies
Use #B0212E as the background. Use #D74A52 as the primary accent. Use #EFA0A3 as secondary. Use #3A060B as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Dragon Blood — bold, mystical, intense.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Dragon Blood color scheme. Use these values for web design (HEX/RGB), print projects (CMYK), or specialized design software (HSL).
| Swatch | Design Role | HEX | RGB | CMYK | HSL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Background Luminance: 10.5% | 176, 33, 46 | 0%, 81%, 74%, 31% | 355°, 68%, 41% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 20.0% | 215, 74, 82 | 0%, 66%, 62%, 16% | 357°, 64%, 57% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 46.1% | 239, 160, 163 | 0%, 33%, 32%, 6% | 358°, 71%, 78% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 1.1% | 58, 6, 11 | 0%, 90%, 81%, 77% | 354°, 81%, 13% |
Dragon Blood Tints & Shades
Hover states, borders and elevation need lighter and darker steps of your base colors. Here are computed tints and shades for every color in the Dragon Blood palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
#B0212E saturated rose-red
#D74A52 gently saturated rose-red
#EFA0A3 saturated rose-red
#3A060B saturated rose-red
Dragon Blood Palette Contrast Matrix (WCAG 2.1)
Every color tested as text on every other color as background. Body copy needs 4.5:1 (AA), large text and UI components 3:1. AAA requires 7:1.
| Text on Background | Preview | Ratio | Grade | Safe For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3A060B on #EFA0A3 |
Aa Sample Text
| 8.45:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #EFA0A3 on #3A060B |
Aa Sample Text
| 8.45:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #3A060B on #D74A52 |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.12:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #D74A52 on #3A060B |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.12:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #EFA0A3 on #B0212E |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.30:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #B0212E on #EFA0A3 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.30:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #3A060B on #B0212E |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.56:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #B0212E on #3A060B |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.56:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #EFA0A3 on #D74A52 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.05:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #D74A52 on #EFA0A3 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.05:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #D74A52 on #B0212E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.61:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #B0212E on #D74A52 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.61:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Dragon Blood palette is built using a analogous relationship between its hues. This ensures that even with high-contrast accents, the overall scheme feels balanced and intentional.
Hue Wheel
A analogous palette is often preferred by professional designers because it creates a calm, serene atmosphere by using neighboring colors.
History & Design Context
Dragon blood is a real red resin from the Dracaena tree, traded for centuries as a dye and pigment and believed by alchemists to hold magical properties. It colored varnishes and medieval manuscripts.
Best Design Use Cases
Use dragon blood for bold, mythical brand moments and fantasy-leaning designs. The mid red drives interactive elements, the pale rose softens sections, and the deep wine grounds text.
Industries This Palette Suits
Fantasy, gaming, art, herbal remedies, publishing.
Colors That Pair Well With Dragon Blood
Need a fifth color? These three companions are computed from the palette's own hue positions on the color wheel, so they extend the scheme without breaking its harmony.
teal
directly opposite #D74A52 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
orange
30° beside #D74A52 — a calm secondary that extends the palette without adding tension
tinted neutral
a paper-white carrying the palette's own hue — perfect for surfaces and dividers
Using Dragon Blood Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #D74A52 for small UI elements on #B0212E — at 1.6:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Don't set body copy in #3A060B on #B0212E — 2.6:1 fails WCAG AA; keep it for large decorative headings only.
- Don't use #EFA0A3 behind body text — this light tone works better for surfaces, badges and dividers than for reading areas.
How to Implement the Dragon Blood Color Scheme
To use this Dragon Blood color palette in your web project, you can copy the following CSS variables or Tailwind CSS configuration. These roles ensure your UI maintains accessibility and visual hierarchy.
Option 1: CSS Variables
:root {
/* {name} Palette - ihatecolors.com */{'
'} --color-bg: {colors[0]};{'
'} --color-primary: {colors[1]};{'
'} --color-secondary: {colors[2]};{'
'} --color-text: {colors[3]};{'
'} {'}'}Web Design Tip
Use #B0212E for the main background and #D74A52 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #3A060B and #B0212E is 2.56:1 (Fail). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Dragon Blood Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Dragon Blood color palette?
The Dragon Blood palette contains #B0212E, #D74A52, #EFA0A3, #3A060B. Click any swatch on this page to copy its value, or export all four at once as CSS variables, Tailwind config, SCSS or a Figma-ready list.
Is the Dragon Blood color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #3A060B on #EFA0A3 reaches 8.4:1 (AAA). For body text always keep a 4.5:1 ratio and for large UI elements 3:1 — the full contrast matrix above shows the exact score for every color-on-color combination in this palette.
What colors go well with the Dragon Blood palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #4BD8D1, #CD8B56, #F0EAEB extend it naturally: the complementary hue for high-energy accents, an analogous neighbor for calm transitions, and a tinted neutral for surfaces. All three are computed from this palette's hues on the color wheel.
What mood does the Dragon Blood palette create?
Dragon Blood reads as bold, mystical, intense. Gently saturated rose-red drives the personality, grounded by saturated rose-red — a combination that works best when the mid-tone base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Dragon Blood color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Dragon Blood palette is free for personal, client and commercial work — websites, branding, apps, print and social content, with no attribution required.
How do I add the Dragon Blood palette to Tailwind or CSS?
Use the export panel on this page: CSS variables, a Tailwind config block, SCSS variables, or a Figma copy list are generated from Dragon Blood's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.