Candy Indigo & Hot Pink is a vivid split color palette tagged vibrant, purple, pink. A split scheme: Orchid plays against Indigo across roughly 109° of hue. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchid | #E488D8 | rgb(228, 136, 216) | hsl(308, 63%, 71%) | oklch(75.0% 0.150 332) | |
| Hot Pink | #FF6B9F | rgb(255, 107, 159) | hsl(339, 100%, 71%) | oklch(72.4% 0.186 1) | |
| Cornflower | #7385DE | rgb(115, 133, 222) | hsl(230, 62%, 66%) | oklch(64.2% 0.135 273) | |
| Indigo | #5D009C | rgb(93, 0, 156) | hsl(276, 100%, 31%) | oklch(39.0% 0.205 303) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Hot Pink takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 31% to 71%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Orchid (#E488D8) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Indigo (#5D009C) on #E488D8 gives 4.53:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Hot Pink (#FF6B9F) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Cornflower (#7385DE) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Orchid on Indigo at 4.53:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Candy Indigo & Hot Pink
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, Orchid and Cornflower 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#E488D8 on #5D009C | Aa | 4.53:1 | AA |
#FF6B9F on #5D009C | Aa | 4.04:1 | AA large only |
#7385DE on #5D009C | Aa | 3.16:1 | AA large only |
#E488D8 on #7385DE | Aa | 1.44:1 | Fail |
#FF6B9F on #7385DE | Aa | 1.28:1 | Fail |
#E488D8 on #FF6B9F | Aa | 1.12:1 | Fail |