Diner Rose & Ash is a complementary color palette tagged retro, neon, minimal. Near-complementary hues (about 168° apart) make this a high-contrast, attention-grabbing combination. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (19% to 96%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Smoke (#F0FBF5) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Onyx (#283A31) on #F0FBF5 gives 11.39:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Rose (#E623B0) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (3.79:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Ash (#A5C6B5) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Onyx on Smoke at 11.39:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Diner Rose & Ash
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#283A31 on #F0FBF5 | Aa | 11.39:1 | AAA |
#283A31 on #A5C6B5 | Aa | 6.52:1 | AA |
#E623B0 on #F0FBF5 | Aa | 3.79:1 | AA large only |
#283A31 on #E623B0 | Aa | 3.01:1 | AA large only |
#E623B0 on #A5C6B5 | Aa | 2.17:1 | Fail |
#A5C6B5 on #F0FBF5 | Aa | 1.75:1 | Fail |