Bold Flamingo & Melon is a vivid analogous color palette tagged warm, gray, beige. Analogous neighbors on the wheel (Bisque, Melon, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onyx | #3A3A40 | rgb(58, 58, 64) | hsl(240, 5%, 24%) | oklch(35.1% 0.010 286) | |
| Bisque | #FFE0CA | rgb(255, 224, 202) | hsl(25, 100%, 90%) | oklch(92.7% 0.045 57) | |
| Melon | #FFBBAF | rgb(255, 187, 175) | hsl(9, 100%, 84%) | oklch(85.2% 0.081 30) | |
| Flamingo | #FF98AF | rgb(255, 152, 175) | hsl(347, 100%, 80%) | oklch(79.2% 0.125 6) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 3 chromatic colors, Melon takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 24% to 90%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Bisque (#FFE0CA) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Onyx (#3A3A40) on #FFE0CA gives 9.02:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Melon (#FFBBAF) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Flamingo (#FF98AF) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Onyx on Bisque at 9.02:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Bold Flamingo & Melon
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 deuteranopia and tritanopia, Bisque and Melon, Melon and Flamingo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#3A3A40 on #FFE0CA | Aa | 9.02:1 | AAA |
#3A3A40 on #FFBBAF | Aa | 6.98:1 | AA |
#3A3A40 on #FF98AF | Aa | 5.57:1 | AA |
#FFE0CA on #FF98AF | Aa | 1.62:1 | Fail |
#FFE0CA on #FFBBAF | Aa | 1.29:1 | Fail |
#FFBBAF on #FF98AF | Aa | 1.25:1 | Fail |