Electric Citrine & Flamingo is a vivid complementary color palette tagged black, pink, teal. Flamingo and Citrine 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licorice | #0B1814 | rgb(11, 24, 20) | hsl(162, 37%, 7%) | oklch(19.5% 0.020 173) | |
| Flamingo | #FF87A1 | rgb(255, 135, 161) | hsl(347, 100%, 76%) | oklch(76.3% 0.147 7) | |
| Turquoise | #00DACE | rgb(0, 218, 206) | hsl(177, 100%, 43%) | oklch(80.0% 0.139 188) | |
| Citrine | #F2D100 | rgb(242, 209, 0) | hsl(52, 100%, 47%) | oklch(86.2% 0.178 98) |
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 (76% down to 7% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Citrine (#F2D100) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Licorice (#0B1814) on #F2D100 gives 12.03:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Flamingo (#FF87A1) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Turquoise (#00DACE) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Licorice on Citrine at 12.03:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Electric Citrine & Flamingo
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 deuteranopia, Flamingo and Turquoise 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#0B1814 on #F2D100 | Aa | 12.03:1 | AAA |
#0B1814 on #00DACE | Aa | 10.32:1 | AAA |
#0B1814 on #FF87A1 | Aa | 7.99:1 | AAA |
#FF87A1 on #F2D100 | Aa | 1.51:1 | Fail |
#FF87A1 on #00DACE | Aa | 1.29:1 | Fail |
#00DACE on #F2D100 | Aa | 1.17:1 | Fail |