Deep Flamingo & Cadet is a vivid complementary color palette tagged modern, white, pink. Flamingo and Cadet sit nearly opposite on the color wheel, so the pairing has real energy; keep one as the accent. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frost | #EDEFF5 | rgb(237, 239, 245) | hsl(225, 29%, 95%) | oklch(95.2% 0.008 271) | |
| Flamingo | #FFA1AF | rgb(255, 161, 175) | hsl(351, 100%, 82%) | oklch(80.7% 0.113 10) | |
| Cadet | #00A3AF | rgb(0, 163, 175) | hsl(184, 100%, 34%) | oklch(65.2% 0.111 204) | |
| Obsidian | #000F13 | rgb(0, 15, 19) | hsl(193, 100%, 4%) | oklch(15.5% 0.027 213) |
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 (95% down to 4% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Frost (#EDEFF5) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Obsidian (#000F13) on #EDEFF5 gives 16.95:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Flamingo (#FFA1AF) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Cadet (#00A3AF) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Frost on Obsidian at 16.95:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Deep Flamingo & 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: under protanopia, Flamingo and Cadet 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#EDEFF5 on #000F13 | Aa | 16.95:1 | AAA |
#FFA1AF on #000F13 | Aa | 10.18:1 | AAA |
#00A3AF on #000F13 | Aa | 6.36:1 | AA |
#EDEFF5 on #00A3AF | Aa | 2.66:1 | Fail |
#EDEFF5 on #FFA1AF | Aa | 1.67:1 | Fail |
#FFA1AF on #00A3AF | Aa | 1.6:1 | Fail |