Glow Salmon & Flamingo is a vivid light, split color palette tagged pink, purple. The hues span about 103°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salmon | #FF7976 | rgb(255, 121, 118) | hsl(1, 100%, 73%) | oklch(73.2% 0.164 23) | |
| Flamingo | #FF8CBB | rgb(255, 140, 187) | hsl(335, 100%, 77%) | oklch(77.8% 0.148 355) | |
| Mauve | #FFB8FE | rgb(255, 184, 254) | hsl(301, 100%, 86%) | oklch(87.0% 0.121 327) | |
| Periwinkle | #E2D6FF | rgb(226, 214, 255) | hsl(258, 100%, 92%) | oklch(89.9% 0.057 299) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Flamingo takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 73% to 92%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Periwinkle (#E2D6FF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Salmon (#FF7976) on #E2D6FF gives 1.85:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Flamingo (#FF8CBB) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Mauve (#FFB8FE) 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 Glow Salmon & Flamingo
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 and deuteranopia and tritanopia, Mauve and Periwinkle 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#FF7976 on #E2D6FF | Aa | 1.85:1 | Fail |
#FF7976 on #FFB8FE | Aa | 1.64:1 | Fail |
#FF8CBB on #E2D6FF | Aa | 1.57:1 | Fail |
#FF8CBB on #FFB8FE | Aa | 1.39:1 | Fail |
#FF7976 on #FF8CBB | Aa | 1.18:1 | Fail |
#FFB8FE on #E2D6FF | Aa | 1.13:1 | Fail |