Deep reds, soft pinks, warm blush, and the tender white of fresh petals — the full spectrum of love from passion to gentleness.
Red has been the colour of love and desire across cultures for millennia — from the red ochre of prehistoric ritual to the scarlet thread of fate in Japanese folklore, from Juliet's lips to the red envelope of Chinese New Year. Valentine's palette does not commit to a single red; it moves across the full range of what love means. There is the intensity of a deep crimson rose, not yet open. The warmth of coral, playful and optimistic. The pale blush of a cheek. The soft pink of sweet peas picked from a morning garden. And white, which gives all the reds room to breathe — the pause between heartbeats.
RGB (240-152-163)
#f098a3
A vivid red: very light, considered, and steady.
When Lustrous Breath above Beaming →RGB (164-54-40)
#a43628
moderate and medium — a red that reads as grounded.
When the Easygoing Basin from Channeling →RGB (165-49-128)
#a53180
A medium, moderate magenta with a quiet presence.
The Countrified Brook beneath Sowing →RGB (217-94-213)
#d95ed5
A moderate magenta: light, considered, and steady.
The Well-worn Acre amidst the Kindling →RGB (238-155-156)
#ee9b9c
A very light, vivid red with a quiet presence.
Refracted Breath for Sailing →:root { --valentine-1: #f098a3; --valentine-2: #a43628; --valentine-3: #a53180; --valentine-4: #d95ed5; --valentine-5: #ee9b9c;}