Frost Flamingo & Dusk is a split color palette tagged winter, muted, gray. The hues span about 79°, 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.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dusk | #574276 | rgb(87, 66, 118) | hsl(264, 28%, 36%) | oklch(42.5% 0.087 301) | |
| Storm | #595D6D | rgb(89, 93, 109) | hsl(228, 10%, 39%) | oklch(48.1% 0.026 274) | |
| Stone | #9E819B | rgb(158, 129, 155) | hsl(306, 13%, 56%) | oklch(63.9% 0.051 330) | |
| Flamingo | #EBA3B8 | rgb(235, 163, 184) | hsl(343, 64%, 78%) | oklch(79.1% 0.089 0) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its split hue relationship and a soft light-to-dark ladder (78% down to 36% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Flamingo (#EBA3B8) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Dusk (#574276) on #EBA3B8 gives 4.28:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Stone (#9E819B) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Storm (#595D6D) 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 Frost Flamingo & Dusk
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 and tritanopia, Dusk and Storm 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#574276 on #EBA3B8 | Aa | 4.28:1 | AA large only |
#595D6D on #EBA3B8 | Aa | 3.26:1 | AA large only |
#574276 on #9E819B | Aa | 2.48:1 | Fail |
#595D6D on #9E819B | Aa | 1.89:1 | Fail |
#9E819B on #EBA3B8 | Aa | 1.72:1 | Fail |
#574276 on #595D6D | Aa | 1.31:1 | Fail |