Hot Pink & Amethyst Muse is a vivid split color palette tagged sunset, gradient, vibrant. A split scheme: Cotton Candy plays against Amethyst across roughly 75° of hue. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. The overall temperature is warm.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton Candy | #FFACC1 | rgb(255, 172, 193) | hsl(345, 100%, 84%) | oklch(83.0% 0.100 3) | |
| Hot Pink | #F86DCD | rgb(248, 109, 205) | hsl(319, 91%, 70%) | oklch(73.3% 0.200 341) | |
| Terracotta | #D7716B | rgb(215, 113, 107) | hsl(3, 57%, 63%) | oklch(66.4% 0.129 25) | |
| Amethyst | #B25EC6 | rgb(178, 94, 198) | hsl(288, 48%, 57%) | oklch(62.0% 0.172 320) |
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 (84% down to 57% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Cotton Candy (#FFACC1) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Amethyst (#B25EC6) on #FFACC1 gives 2.25:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Hot Pink (#F86DCD) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Terracotta (#D7716B) 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 Hot Pink & Amethyst 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 tritanopia, Hot Pink and Terracotta 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#FFACC1 on #B25EC6 | Aa | 2.25:1 | Fail |
#FFACC1 on #D7716B | Aa | 1.84:1 | Fail |
#F86DCD on #B25EC6 | Aa | 1.52:1 | Fail |
#FFACC1 on #F86DCD | Aa | 1.48:1 | Fail |
#F86DCD on #D7716B | Aa | 1.25:1 | Fail |
#D7716B on #B25EC6 | Aa | 1.22:1 | Fail |