Blush Flamingo & Espresso is a monochromatic color palette tagged minimal, pink. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Espresso down to Ballet. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. The overall temperature is warm.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballet | #E9DFE1 | rgb(233, 223, 225) | hsl(348, 19%, 89%) | oklch(91.2% 0.011 4) | |
| Baby Pink | #E7C2CA | rgb(231, 194, 202) | hsl(347, 44%, 83%) | oklch(84.8% 0.043 3) | |
| Flamingo | #E490A4 | rgb(228, 144, 164) | hsl(346, 61%, 73%) | oklch(74.5% 0.104 4) | |
| Espresso | #42242E | rgb(66, 36, 46) | hsl(340, 29%, 20%) | oklch(30.3% 0.048 359) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its monochromatic hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (89% down to 20% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Ballet (#E9DFE1) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Espresso (#42242E) on #E9DFE1 gives 10.57:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Flamingo (#E490A4) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Baby Pink (#E7C2CA) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Ballet on Espresso at 10.57:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Blush Flamingo & Espresso
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#E9DFE1 on #42242E | Aa | 10.57:1 | AAA |
#E7C2CA on #42242E | Aa | 8.51:1 | AAA |
#E490A4 on #42242E | Aa | 5.79:1 | AA |
#E9DFE1 on #E490A4 | Aa | 1.83:1 | Fail |
#E7C2CA on #E490A4 | Aa | 1.47:1 | Fail |
#E9DFE1 on #E7C2CA | Aa | 1.24:1 | Fail |