Peony & Sage is a monochromatic color palette tagged spring, pink. All four colors sit within 1° of hue, so the scheme reads as one color explored across light and dark. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. The overall temperature is warm.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flamingo | #F28CA8 | rgb(242, 140, 168) | hsl(344, 80%, 75%) | oklch(75.6% 0.127 3) | |
| Ballet | #FBD3DD | rgb(251, 211, 221) | hsl(345, 83%, 91%) | oklch(90.4% 0.047 1) | |
| Sage | #9CB59B | rgb(156, 181, 155) | hsl(118, 15%, 66%) | oklch(74.7% 0.046 144) | |
| Graphite | #3E4E42 | rgb(62, 78, 66) | hsl(135, 11%, 27%) | oklch(40.6% 0.028 153) |
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 (91% down to 27% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Ballet (#FBD3DD) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Graphite (#3E4E42) on #FBD3DD gives 6.52:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Flamingo (#F28CA8) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Sage (#9CB59B) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Ballet on Graphite at 6.52:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Peony & Sage
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, Flamingo and Sage 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#FBD3DD on #3E4E42 | Aa | 6.52:1 | AA |
#9CB59B on #3E4E42 | Aa | 4:1 | AA large only |
#F28CA8 on #3E4E42 | Aa | 3.83:1 | AA large only |
#F28CA8 on #FBD3DD | Aa | 1.7:1 | Fail |
#FBD3DD on #9CB59B | Aa | 1.63:1 | Fail |
#F28CA8 on #9CB59B | Aa | 1.04:1 | Fail |