Amethyst Flamingo & Mauve is a vivid light, split color palette tagged pastel, gradient, light. The hues span about 90°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flamingo | #F48FA2 | rgb(244, 143, 162) | hsl(349, 82%, 76%) | oklch(76.1% 0.124 8) | |
| Mauve | #C8AEFF | rgb(200, 174, 255) | hsl(259, 100%, 84%) | oklch(80.2% 0.115 299) | |
| Cotton Candy | #F0BFEF | rgb(240, 191, 239) | hsl(301, 62%, 85%) | oklch(86.3% 0.084 327) | |
| Petal | #FFE3EE | rgb(255, 227, 238) | hsl(336, 100%, 95%) | oklch(94.2% 0.034 352) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its split hue relationship and a soft light-to-dark ladder (95% down to 76% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Petal (#FFE3EE) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Flamingo (#F48FA2) on #FFE3EE gives 1.88:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Mauve (#C8AEFF) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Cotton Candy (#F0BFEF) for highlights, badges and hover states.
No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Amethyst Flamingo & Mauve
A palette preview that turns four colors into a page, so you can judge hierarchy, contrast and mood before you commit.
Primary action SecondaryColor blindness simulation
Color-blind check: under protanopia and tritanopia, Mauve and Cotton Candy become hard to tell apart, so do not rely on that pair alone to carry meaning.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#F48FA2 on #FFE3EE | Aa | 1.88:1 | Fail |
#C8AEFF on #FFE3EE | Aa | 1.6:1 | Fail |
#F48FA2 on #F0BFEF | Aa | 1.44:1 | Fail |
#F0BFEF on #FFE3EE | Aa | 1.3:1 | Fail |
#C8AEFF on #F0BFEF | Aa | 1.22:1 | Fail |
#F48FA2 on #C8AEFF | Aa | 1.18:1 | Fail |