Hot Pink & Cotton Candy Dream is a vivid complementary color palette tagged modern, warm, pink. Hot Pink and Gunmetal 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Pink | #F76DB9 | rgb(247, 109, 185) | hsl(327, 90%, 70%) | oklch(72.4% 0.187 349) | |
| Cotton Candy | #FFA8C0 | rgb(255, 168, 192) | hsl(343, 100%, 83%) | oklch(82.3% 0.106 2) | |
| Gunmetal | #003031 | rgb(0, 48, 49) | hsl(181, 100%, 10%) | oklch(28.0% 0.048 197) | |
| Smoke | #F6F6F6 | rgb(246, 246, 246) | hsl(0, 0%, 96%) | oklch(97.3% 0.000 0) |
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 10% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Smoke (#F6F6F6) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Gunmetal (#003031) on #F6F6F6 gives 13.24:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Cotton Candy (#FFA8C0) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Hot Pink (#F76DB9) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Gunmetal on Smoke at 13.24:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Hot Pink & Cotton Candy Dream
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#003031 on #F6F6F6 | Aa | 13.24:1 | AAA |
#FFA8C0 on #003031 | Aa | 7.92:1 | AAA |
#F76DB9 on #003031 | Aa | 5.35:1 | AA |
#F76DB9 on #F6F6F6 | Aa | 2.48:1 | Fail |
#FFA8C0 on #F6F6F6 | Aa | 1.67:1 | Fail |
#F76DB9 on #FFA8C0 | Aa | 1.48:1 | Fail |