Patreon Coral Color Psychology & Meaning
Patreon's coral-red and deep navy signals the two sides of creator economics: the passion (red) and the substance (navy). It's for creators who take their work seriously.
#FFFFFF
#FF424D
#052D49
#888888
Background
Primary Accent
Secondary
Body Text
Patreon Coral
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Fail
WCAG Grade
3.5:1
Contrast Ratio
2,300
Saves
5,900
AI Copies
Use #FFFFFF as the background. Use #FF424D as the primary accent. Use #052D49 as secondary. Use #888888 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Patreon Coral — warm, creative, community.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Patreon Coral 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: 100.0% | 255, 255, 255 | 0%, 0%, 0%, 0% | 0°, 0%, 100% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 25.7% | 255, 66, 77 | 0%, 74%, 70%, 0% | 357°, 100%, 63% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 2.4% | 5, 45, 73 | 93%, 38%, 0%, 71% | 205°, 87%, 15% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 24.6% | 136, 136, 136 | 0%, 0%, 0%, 47% | 0°, 0%, 53% |
Color Harmony: Triadic Scheme
The Patreon Coral palette is built using a triadic relationship between its hues. This ensures that even with high-contrast accents, the overall scheme feels balanced and intentional.
Hue Wheel
A triadic palette is often preferred by professional designers because it balances visual interest with cohesion.
History & Design Context
Patreon rebranded in 2020 from a more orange palette to the current coral-and-navy system. The rebrand was controversial but ultimately drove clearer brand recognition.
Best Design Use Cases
White for creator pages and patron dashboards. Coral for membership tiers, CTAs, and brand moments. Deep navy for premium and professional contexts.
Industries This Palette Suits
Creator platforms, content subscriptions, community tools, digital media.
How to Implement the Patreon Coral Color Scheme
To use this Patreon Coral 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 #FFFFFF for the main background and #FF424D for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #888888 and #FFFFFF is 3.54:1 (Fail). Ensure your body text remains legible.