Cherry Blush & Salmon is a vivid complementary color palette tagged retro, vibrant, warm. Near-complementary hues (about 171° 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charcoal | #244356 | rgb(36, 67, 86) | hsl(203, 41%, 24%) | oklch(36.8% 0.049 237) | |
| Blush | #E6527E | rgb(230, 82, 126) | hsl(342, 75%, 61%) | oklch(64.9% 0.186 6) | |
| Salmon | #F57367 | rgb(245, 115, 103) | hsl(5, 88%, 68%) | oklch(70.7% 0.162 27) | |
| Apricot | #FFD099 | rgb(255, 208, 153) | hsl(32, 100%, 80%) | oklch(88.6% 0.088 71) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Salmon takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 24% to 80%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Apricot (#FFD099) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Charcoal (#244356) on #FFD099 gives 7.32:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Salmon (#F57367) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Blush (#E6527E) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Charcoal on Apricot at 7.32:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Cherry Blush & Salmon
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, Blush and Salmon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#244356 on #FFD099 | Aa | 7.32:1 | AAA |
#244356 on #F57367 | Aa | 3.74:1 | AA large only |
#244356 on #E6527E | Aa | 2.92:1 | Fail |
#E6527E on #FFD099 | Aa | 2.51:1 | Fail |
#F57367 on #FFD099 | Aa | 1.96:1 | Fail |
#E6527E on #F57367 | Aa | 1.28:1 | Fail |