Flamingo & Eggplant Hour is a complementary color palette tagged modern, pink. Near-complementary hues (about 150° apart) make this a high-contrast, attention-grabbing combination. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. The overall temperature is warm.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flamingo | #EF89A5 | rgb(239, 137, 165) | hsl(344, 76%, 74%) | oklch(74.7% 0.127 3) | |
| Eggplant | #5F3F48 | rgb(95, 63, 72) | hsl(343, 20%, 31%) | oklch(40.7% 0.047 1) | |
| Sage | #9FB89E | rgb(159, 184, 158) | hsl(118, 15%, 67%) | oklch(75.6% 0.046 144) | |
| Bone | #D2E5D6 | rgb(210, 229, 214) | hsl(133, 27%, 86%) | oklch(90.4% 0.029 152) |
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 (86% down to 31% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Bone (#D2E5D6) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Eggplant (#5F3F48) on #D2E5D6 gives 6.95:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Flamingo (#EF89A5) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Sage (#9FB89E) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Eggplant on Bone at 6.95:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Flamingo & Eggplant Hour
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 Sage 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#5F3F48 on #D2E5D6 | Aa | 6.95:1 | AA |
#5F3F48 on #9FB89E | Aa | 4.29:1 | AA large only |
#EF89A5 on #5F3F48 | Aa | 3.84:1 | AA large only |
#EF89A5 on #D2E5D6 | Aa | 1.81:1 | Fail |
#9FB89E on #D2E5D6 | Aa | 1.62:1 | Fail |
#EF89A5 on #9FB89E | Aa | 1.12:1 | Fail |