Bold Cherry & Flamingo is a vivid analogous color palette tagged neon, warm, red. Analogous neighbors on the wheel (Brick Red, Cherry, Flamingo) give it a natural, low-tension flow. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. The overall temperature is warm.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brick Red | #88383C | rgb(136, 56, 60) | hsl(357, 42%, 38%) | oklch(45.1% 0.110 20) | |
| Cherry | #D80032 | rgb(216, 0, 50) | hsl(346, 100%, 42%) | oklch(55.7% 0.224 22) | |
| Flamingo | #FF86A0 | rgb(255, 134, 160) | hsl(347, 100%, 76%) | oklch(76.1% 0.148 8) | |
| Dusty Rose | #DBB598 | rgb(219, 181, 152) | hsl(26, 48%, 73%) | oklch(79.9% 0.059 59) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (38% to 76%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Dusty Rose (#DBB598) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Brick Red (#88383C) on #DBB598 gives 4.14:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Cherry (#D80032) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Flamingo (#FF86A0) 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 Bold Cherry & Flamingo
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 deuteranopia, Brick Red and Cherry 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#88383C on #DBB598 | Aa | 4.14:1 | AA large only |
#88383C on #FF86A0 | Aa | 3.42:1 | AA large only |
#D80032 on #DBB598 | Aa | 2.79:1 | Fail |
#D80032 on #FF86A0 | Aa | 2.31:1 | Fail |
#88383C on #D80032 | Aa | 1.48:1 | Fail |
#FF86A0 on #DBB598 | Aa | 1.21:1 | Fail |