#0F5C63
#2A8A8C
#9FD3CF
#F2F1EA
#629D9DCadet
#A2D0D0Sky Blue
#DB8C9BFlamingo
#FDFDFDWhite
Flamingo & Cadet Tale is a pastel light, complementary color palette tagged modern, muted, white. Cadet and Flamingo sit nearly opposite on the color wheel, so the pairing has real energy; keep one as the accent. The colors are light and airy, which suits friendly, soft-spoken brands. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadet | #629D9D | rgb(98, 157, 157) | hsl(180, 23%, 50%) | oklch(65.6% 0.062 196) | |
| Sky Blue | #A2D0D0 | rgb(162, 208, 208) | hsl(180, 33%, 73%) | oklch(82.5% 0.048 196) | |
| Flamingo | #DB8C9B | rgb(219, 140, 155) | hsl(349, 52%, 70%) | oklch(72.5% 0.098 7) | |
| White | #FDFDFD | rgb(253, 253, 253) | hsl(0, 0%, 99%) | oklch(99.4% 0.000 0) |
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 (99% down to 50% lightness). A natural fit for social media templates and gentle interfaces.
- Background: White (#FDFDFD) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Cadet (#629D9D) on #FDFDFD gives 3.02:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Flamingo (#DB8C9B) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Sky Blue (#A2D0D0) 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
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
#629D9D
#A2D0D0
#DB8C9B
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Color-blind check: under protanopia, Cadet and Flamingo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#629D9D on #FDFDFD | Aa | 3.02:1 | AA large only |
#DB8C9B on #FDFDFD | Aa | 2.51:1 | Fail |
#629D9D on #A2D0D0 | Aa | 1.83:1 | Fail |
#A2D0D0 on #FDFDFD | Aa | 1.66:1 | Fail |
#A2D0D0 on #DB8C9B | Aa | 1.51:1 | Fail |
#629D9D on #DB8C9B | Aa | 1.21:1 | Fail |
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