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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadet | #00B4B4 | rgb(0, 180, 180) | hsl(180, 100%, 35%) | oklch(69.7% 0.119 195) | |
| Teal | #008E90 | rgb(0, 142, 144) | hsl(181, 100%, 28%) | oklch(58.6% 0.100 197) | |
| Linen | #F5F0E1 | rgb(245, 240, 225) | hsl(45, 50%, 92%) | oklch(95.5% 0.021 92) | |
| Flamingo | #FD94A5 | rgb(253, 148, 165) | hsl(350, 96%, 79%) | oklch(78.1% 0.127 10) |
Why it works and how to use it
Flamingo & Cadet Glow is a vivid complementary color palette tagged modern, teal, white. Near-complementary hues (about 170° 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.
With 4 chromatic colors, Cadet takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 28% to 92%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Linen (#F5F0E1) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Teal (#008E90) on #F5F0E1 gives 3.5:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Cadet (#00B4B4) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Flamingo (#FD94A5) for highlights, badges and hover states.
No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Flamingo & Cadet 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, Cadet and Flamingo become hard to tell apart, so do not rely on that pair alone to carry meaning.
Palette card

Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#008E90 on #F5F0E1 | Aa | 3.5:1 | AA large only |
#00B4B4 on #F5F0E1 | Aa | 2.25:1 | Fail |
#008E90 on #FD94A5 | Aa | 1.89:1 | Fail |
#F5F0E1 on #FD94A5 | Aa | 1.85:1 | Fail |
#00B4B4 on #008E90 | Aa | 1.55:1 | Fail |
#00B4B4 on #FD94A5 | Aa | 1.22:1 | Fail |