Hot Pink & Orchid Hour is a vivid light, split color palette tagged kids, happy, vibrant. A split scheme: Orchid plays against Periwinkle across roughly 94° of hue. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchid | #C467D7 | rgb(196, 103, 215) | hsl(290, 58%, 62%) | oklch(66.4% 0.184 321) | |
| Cornflower | #728BFF | rgb(114, 139, 255) | hsl(229, 100%, 72%) | oklch(67.3% 0.173 272) | |
| Hot Pink | #F66DC2 | rgb(246, 109, 194) | hsl(323, 88%, 70%) | oklch(72.6% 0.191 345) | |
| Periwinkle | #D2C2FF | rgb(210, 194, 255) | hsl(256, 100%, 88%) | oklch(84.8% 0.085 297) |
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 (88% down to 62% lightness). A natural fit for children's products and playful apps.
- Background: Periwinkle (#D2C2FF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Orchid (#C467D7) on #D2C2FF gives 2.06:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Cornflower (#728BFF) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Hot Pink (#F66DC2) 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 & Orchid Hour
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, Orchid and Cornflower, Orchid and Hot Pink 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#C467D7 on #D2C2FF | Aa | 2.06:1 | Fail |
#728BFF on #D2C2FF | Aa | 1.88:1 | Fail |
#F66DC2 on #D2C2FF | Aa | 1.64:1 | Fail |
#C467D7 on #F66DC2 | Aa | 1.26:1 | Fail |
#728BFF on #F66DC2 | Aa | 1.15:1 | Fail |
#C467D7 on #728BFF | Aa | 1.09:1 | Fail |