Bold Strawberry & Cadet is a vivid complementary color palette tagged modern, purple, teal. Near-complementary hues (about 173° apart) make this a high-contrast, attention-grabbing combination. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plum Purple | #6B2D5C | rgb(107, 45, 92) | hsl(315, 41%, 30%) | oklch(40.1% 0.108 338) | |
| Cadet | #00A09A | rgb(0, 160, 154) | hsl(178, 100%, 31%) | oklch(63.7% 0.110 190) | |
| Strawberry | #FF5376 | rgb(255, 83, 118) | hsl(348, 100%, 66%) | oklch(68.6% 0.207 13) | |
| Pink | #F8C0C8 | rgb(248, 192, 200) | hsl(351, 80%, 86%) | oklch(86.0% 0.065 9) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its complementary hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (86% down to 30% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Pink (#F8C0C8) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Plum Purple (#6B2D5C) on #F8C0C8 gives 6.2:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Cadet (#00A09A) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Strawberry (#FF5376) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Plum Purple on Pink at 6.2:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Bold Strawberry & Cadet
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#6B2D5C on #F8C0C8 | Aa | 6.2:1 | AA |
#6B2D5C on #FF5376 | Aa | 3.13:1 | AA large only |
#6B2D5C on #00A09A | Aa | 3.01:1 | AA large only |
#00A09A on #F8C0C8 | Aa | 2.06:1 | Fail |
#FF5376 on #F8C0C8 | Aa | 1.98:1 | Fail |
#00A09A on #FF5376 | Aa | 1.04:1 | Fail |