Magenta & Hot Pink Story is a vivid monochromatic color palette tagged gradient, vibrant, warm. All four colors sit within 5° of hue, so the scheme reads as one color explored across light and dark. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. The overall temperature is warm.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranberry | #9E004B | rgb(158, 0, 75) | hsl(332, 100%, 31%) | oklch(45.1% 0.182 3) | |
| Magenta | #C6006A | rgb(198, 0, 106) | hsl(328, 100%, 39%) | oklch(53.6% 0.218 359) | |
| Hot Pink | #FF5AA7 | rgb(255, 90, 167) | hsl(332, 100%, 68%) | oklch(70.7% 0.211 355) | |
| Thistle | #DEAEC4 | rgb(222, 174, 196) | hsl(333, 42%, 78%) | oklch(80.1% 0.063 349) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its monochromatic hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (78% down to 31% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Thistle (#DEAEC4) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Cranberry (#9E004B) on #DEAEC4 gives 4.29:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Magenta (#C6006A) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (3.04:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Hot Pink (#FF5AA7) 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 Magenta & Hot Pink Story
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, Cranberry and Magenta 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#9E004B on #DEAEC4 | Aa | 4.29:1 | AA large only |
#C6006A on #DEAEC4 | Aa | 3.04:1 | AA large only |
#9E004B on #FF5AA7 | Aa | 2.85:1 | Fail |
#C6006A on #FF5AA7 | Aa | 2.01:1 | Fail |
#FF5AA7 on #DEAEC4 | Aa | 1.51:1 | Fail |
#9E004B on #C6006A | Aa | 1.41:1 | Fail |