Magenta & Flamingo Path is a vivid complementary color palette tagged dark, black, pink. Near-complementary hues (about 143° apart) make this a high-contrast, attention-grabbing combination. 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.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obsidian | #1C0015 | rgb(28, 0, 21) | hsl(315, 100%, 5%) | oklch(15.3% 0.067 339) | |
| Magenta | #A90075 | rgb(169, 0, 117) | hsl(318, 100%, 33%) | oklch(48.7% 0.205 347) | |
| Flamingo | #FFA3C5 | rgb(255, 163, 197) | hsl(338, 100%, 82%) | oklch(81.6% 0.116 356) | |
| Powder Blue | #8DE2FF | rgb(141, 226, 255) | hsl(195, 100%, 78%) | oklch(86.9% 0.092 222) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (5% to 82%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Powder Blue (#8DE2FF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Obsidian (#1C0015) on #8DE2FF gives 13.63:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Magenta (#A90075) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (4.91:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Flamingo (#FFA3C5) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Obsidian on Powder Blue at 13.63:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Magenta & Flamingo Path
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#1C0015 on #8DE2FF | Aa | 13.63:1 | AAA |
#1C0015 on #FFA3C5 | Aa | 10.66:1 | AAA |
#A90075 on #8DE2FF | Aa | 4.91:1 | AA |
#A90075 on #FFA3C5 | Aa | 3.84:1 | AA large only |
#1C0015 on #A90075 | Aa | 2.78:1 | Fail |
#FFA3C5 on #8DE2FF | Aa | 1.28:1 | Fail |