Hot Plum & Blush is a vivid monochromatic color palette tagged warm, pink, black. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Licorice down to Cotton Candy. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. The overall temperature is warm.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton Candy | #FEBCDC | rgb(254, 188, 220) | hsl(331, 97%, 87%) | oklch(86.5% 0.086 348) | |
| Blush | #C37392 | rgb(195, 115, 146) | hsl(337, 40%, 61%) | oklch(65.2% 0.107 356) | |
| Plum | #A0477B | rgb(160, 71, 123) | hsl(325, 39%, 45%) | oklch(52.9% 0.133 346) | |
| Licorice | #330020 | rgb(51, 0, 32) | hsl(322, 100%, 10%) | oklch(21.3% 0.089 348) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Blush takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 10% to 87%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Cotton Candy (#FEBCDC) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Licorice (#330020) on #FEBCDC gives 11.57:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Blush (#C37392) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Plum (#A0477B) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Cotton Candy on Licorice at 11.57:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Hot Plum & Blush
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#FEBCDC on #330020 | Aa | 11.57:1 | AAA |
#C37392 on #330020 | Aa | 5.33:1 | AA |
#FEBCDC on #A0477B | Aa | 3.65:1 | AA large only |
#A0477B on #330020 | Aa | 3.17:1 | AA large only |
#FEBCDC on #C37392 | Aa | 2.17:1 | Fail |
#C37392 on #A0477B | Aa | 1.68:1 | Fail |