Flamingo & Orchid Muse is a split color palette tagged dark, purple, pink. The hues span about 105°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ink | #1A1B26 | rgb(26, 27, 38) | hsl(235, 19%, 13%) | oklch(22.6% 0.021 280) | |
| Eggplant | #674961 | rgb(103, 73, 97) | hsl(312, 17%, 35%) | oklch(44.7% 0.054 334) | |
| Orchid | #CC86D3 | rgb(204, 134, 211) | hsl(295, 47%, 68%) | oklch(71.8% 0.133 324) | |
| Flamingo | #F288AC | rgb(242, 136, 172) | hsl(340, 80%, 74%) | oklch(75.1% 0.135 359) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (13% to 74%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Flamingo (#F288AC) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Ink (#1A1B26) on #F288AC gives 7.24:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Orchid (#CC86D3) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Eggplant (#674961) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Ink on Flamingo at 7.24:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Flamingo & Orchid Muse
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, Orchid 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#1A1B26 on #F288AC | Aa | 7.24:1 | AAA |
#1A1B26 on #CC86D3 | Aa | 6.44:1 | AA |
#674961 on #F288AC | Aa | 3.29:1 | AA large only |
#674961 on #CC86D3 | Aa | 2.93:1 | Fail |
#1A1B26 on #674961 | Aa | 2.2:1 | Fail |
#CC86D3 on #F288AC | Aa | 1.12:1 | Fail |