Hot Pink & Apricot Vibe is a vivid complementary color palette tagged dark, black. Peacock and Hot Pink 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.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obsidian | #000B12 | rgb(0, 11, 18) | hsl(203, 100%, 4%) | oklch(14.0% 0.027 229) | |
| Peacock | #004E6B | rgb(0, 78, 107) | hsl(196, 100%, 21%) | oklch(39.8% 0.081 232) | |
| Apricot | #FFCA85 | rgb(255, 202, 133) | hsl(34, 100%, 76%) | oklch(87.1% 0.105 73) | |
| Hot Pink | #FF78BE | rgb(255, 120, 190) | hsl(329, 100%, 74%) | oklch(75.0% 0.180 350) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 3 chromatic colors, Peacock takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 4% to 76%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Apricot (#FFCA85) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Obsidian (#000B12) on #FFCA85 gives 13.29:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Peacock (#004E6B) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (6.1:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Hot Pink (#FF78BE) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Obsidian on Apricot at 13.29:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Hot Pink & Apricot Vibe
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#000B12 on #FFCA85 | Aa | 13.29:1 | AAA |
#000B12 on #FF78BE | Aa | 8.22:1 | AAA |
#004E6B on #FFCA85 | Aa | 6.1:1 | AA |
#004E6B on #FF78BE | Aa | 3.77:1 | AA large only |
#000B12 on #004E6B | Aa | 2.18:1 | Fail |
#FFCA85 on #FF78BE | Aa | 1.62:1 | Fail |