Flamingo & Plum Tale is a monochromatic color palette tagged luxury, warm, purple. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Plum Purple down to Snow. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. The overall temperature is warm.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plum Purple | #4E2140 | rgb(78, 33, 64) | hsl(319, 41%, 22%) | oklch(32.4% 0.080 341) | |
| Plum | #9D4C7F | rgb(157, 76, 127) | hsl(322, 35%, 46%) | oklch(53.4% 0.124 344) | |
| Flamingo | #DD84BB | rgb(221, 132, 187) | hsl(323, 57%, 69%) | oklch(72.4% 0.128 343) | |
| Snow | #FFF8FC | rgb(255, 248, 252) | hsl(326, 100%, 99%) | oklch(98.6% 0.009 342) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its monochromatic hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (99% down to 22% lightness). A natural fit for premium branding and packaging.
- Background: Snow (#FFF8FC) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Plum Purple (#4E2140) on #FFF8FC gives 12.43:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Flamingo (#DD84BB) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Plum (#9D4C7F) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Plum Purple on Snow at 12.43:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Flamingo & Plum Tale
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: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#4E2140 on #FFF8FC | Aa | 12.43:1 | AAA |
#9D4C7F on #FFF8FC | Aa | 5.32:1 | AA |
#4E2140 on #DD84BB | Aa | 5.01:1 | AA |
#DD84BB on #FFF8FC | Aa | 2.48:1 | Fail |
#4E2140 on #9D4C7F | Aa | 2.34:1 | Fail |
#9D4C7F on #DD84BB | Aa | 2.14:1 | Fail |