Hibiscus Beach is a vivid complementary color palette tagged tropical, vibrant, neon. Strawberry and Eucalyptus sit nearly opposite on the color wheel, so the pairing has real energy; keep one as the accent. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strawberry | #FF477E | rgb(255, 71, 126) | hsl(342, 100%, 64%) | oklch(67.7% 0.221 8) | |
| Coral | #FF8C42 | rgb(255, 140, 66) | hsl(23, 100%, 63%) | oklch(75.4% 0.164 50) | |
| Eucalyptus | #2EC4B6 | rgb(46, 196, 182) | hsl(174, 62%, 47%) | oklch(74.2% 0.121 185) | |
| Ivory | #FFF9EC | rgb(255, 249, 236) | hsl(41, 100%, 96%) | oklch(98.3% 0.018 86) |
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 (96% down to 47% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Ivory (#FFF9EC) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Strawberry (#FF477E) on #FFF9EC gives 3.1:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Coral (#FF8C42) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Eucalyptus (#2EC4B6) 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 Hibiscus Beach
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#FF477E on #FFF9EC | Aa | 3.1:1 | AA large only |
#FF8C42 on #FFF9EC | Aa | 2.2:1 | Fail |
#2EC4B6 on #FFF9EC | Aa | 2.07:1 | Fail |
#FF477E on #2EC4B6 | Aa | 1.5:1 | Fail |
#FF477E on #FF8C42 | Aa | 1.41:1 | Fail |
#FF8C42 on #2EC4B6 | Aa | 1.07:1 | Fail |