Emerald & Flamingo Glow is a vivid complementary color palette tagged modern, pink. Flamingo and Periwinkle 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.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flamingo | #FF8EB2 | rgb(255, 142, 178) | hsl(341, 100%, 78%) | oklch(77.8% 0.141 1) | |
| Espresso | #3D2C00 | rgb(61, 44, 0) | hsl(43, 100%, 12%) | oklch(30.5% 0.062 86) | |
| Emerald | #00BC8C | rgb(0, 188, 140) | hsl(165, 100%, 37%) | oklch(70.5% 0.145 167) | |
| Periwinkle | #D2D5F1 | rgb(210, 213, 241) | hsl(234, 53%, 88%) | oklch(87.9% 0.039 281) |
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 (88% down to 12% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Periwinkle (#D2D5F1) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Espresso (#3D2C00) on #D2D5F1 gives 9.32:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Flamingo (#FF8EB2) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Emerald (#00BC8C) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Espresso on Periwinkle at 9.32:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Emerald & Flamingo Glow
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 Emerald 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#3D2C00 on #D2D5F1 | Aa | 9.32:1 | AAA |
#FF8EB2 on #3D2C00 | Aa | 6.26:1 | AA |
#3D2C00 on #00BC8C | Aa | 5.5:1 | AA |
#00BC8C on #D2D5F1 | Aa | 1.69:1 | Fail |
#FF8EB2 on #D2D5F1 | Aa | 1.49:1 | Fail |
#FF8EB2 on #00BC8C | Aa | 1.14:1 | Fail |