Cheerful Orchid & Tomato is a vivid split color palette tagged happy, vibrant, warm. A split scheme: Tomato plays against Flamingo across roughly 79° of hue. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. The overall temperature is warm.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato | #F65840 | rgb(246, 88, 64) | hsl(8, 91%, 61%) | oklch(66.8% 0.198 31) | |
| Orchid | #E664CF | rgb(230, 100, 207) | hsl(311, 72%, 65%) | oklch(69.9% 0.202 335) | |
| Carrot | #FF9427 | rgb(255, 148, 39) | hsl(30, 100%, 58%) | oklch(76.5% 0.169 59) | |
| Flamingo | #FF97B3 | rgb(255, 151, 179) | hsl(344, 100%, 80%) | oklch(79.2% 0.128 3) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (58% to 80%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Flamingo (#FF97B3) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Tomato (#F65840) on #FF97B3 gives 1.62:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Carrot (#FF9427) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Orchid (#E664CF) 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 Cheerful Orchid & Tomato
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 tritanopia, Orchid and Carrot, Carrot 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#F65840 on #FF97B3 | Aa | 1.62:1 | Fail |
#F65840 on #FF9427 | Aa | 1.49:1 | Fail |
#E664CF on #FF97B3 | Aa | 1.46:1 | Fail |
#E664CF on #FF9427 | Aa | 1.34:1 | Fail |
#F65840 on #E664CF | Aa | 1.11:1 | Fail |
#FF9427 on #FF97B3 | Aa | 1.09:1 | Fail |