Blush & Apricot Breeze is a complementary color palette tagged modern, gray, pink. Near-complementary hues (about 168° apart) make this a high-contrast, attention-grabbing combination. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storm | #506C8D | rgb(80, 108, 141) | hsl(212, 28%, 43%) | oklch(52.3% 0.062 253) | |
| Slate | #826D8F | rgb(130, 109, 143) | hsl(277, 13%, 49%) | oklch(56.7% 0.057 312) | |
| Blush | #CF7D8E | rgb(207, 125, 142) | hsl(348, 46%, 65%) | oklch(68.2% 0.103 7) | |
| Apricot | #FFCEB5 | rgb(255, 206, 181) | hsl(20, 100%, 85%) | oklch(88.8% 0.065 48) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (43% to 85%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Apricot (#FFCEB5) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Storm (#506C8D) on #FFCEB5 gives 3.81:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Blush (#CF7D8E) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Slate (#826D8F) 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 Blush & Apricot Breeze
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: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#506C8D on #FFCEB5 | Aa | 3.81:1 | AA large only |
#826D8F on #FFCEB5 | Aa | 3.25:1 | AA large only |
#CF7D8E on #FFCEB5 | Aa | 2.11:1 | Fail |
#506C8D on #CF7D8E | Aa | 1.8:1 | Fail |
#826D8F on #CF7D8E | Aa | 1.54:1 | Fail |
#506C8D on #826D8F | Aa | 1.17:1 | Fail |