Red & Honey Echo is a vivid complementary color palette tagged cyberpunk, vibrant, neon. Near-complementary hues (about 154° 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 | #00141A | rgb(0, 20, 26) | hsl(194, 100%, 5%) | oklch(17.7% 0.032 218) | |
| Red | #FF2353 | rgb(255, 35, 83) | hsl(347, 100%, 57%) | oklch(64.4% 0.244 18) | |
| Honey | #DC9900 | rgb(220, 153, 0) | hsl(42, 100%, 43%) | oklch(73.0% 0.152 77) | |
| Sky Blue | #3ECBFF | rgb(62, 203, 255) | hsl(196, 100%, 62%) | oklch(79.0% 0.137 228) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its complementary hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (62% down to 5% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Sky Blue (#3ECBFF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Obsidian (#00141A) on #3ECBFF gives 10.04:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Red (#FF2353) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Honey (#DC9900) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Obsidian on Sky Blue at 10.04:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Red & Honey Echo
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#00141A on #3ECBFF | Aa | 10.04:1 | AAA |
#00141A on #DC9900 | Aa | 7.71:1 | AAA |
#00141A on #FF2353 | Aa | 5.04:1 | AA |
#FF2353 on #3ECBFF | Aa | 1.99:1 | Fail |
#FF2353 on #DC9900 | Aa | 1.53:1 | Fail |
#DC9900 on #3ECBFF | Aa | 1.3:1 | Fail |