Regal Tulip & Tan is a complementary color palette tagged muted, pink. Tan and Charcoal sit nearly opposite on the color wheel, so the pairing has real energy; keep one as the accent. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tan | #E9C190 | rgb(233, 193, 144) | hsl(33, 67%, 74%) | oklch(83.4% 0.079 72) | |
| Tulip | #E29292 | rgb(226, 146, 146) | hsl(0, 58%, 73%) | oklch(74.1% 0.097 20) | |
| Heather | #AE96BC | rgb(174, 150, 188) | hsl(278, 22%, 66%) | oklch(70.7% 0.061 313) | |
| Charcoal | #443864 | rgb(68, 56, 100) | hsl(256, 28%, 31%) | oklch(37.4% 0.075 295) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (31% to 74%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Tan (#E9C190) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Charcoal (#443864) on #E9C190 gives 6.26:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Tulip (#E29292) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Heather (#AE96BC) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Tan on Charcoal at 6.26:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Regal Tulip & Tan
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, Tulip and Heather 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#E9C190 on #443864 | Aa | 6.26:1 | AA |
#E29292 on #443864 | Aa | 4.39:1 | AA large only |
#AE96BC on #443864 | Aa | 3.95:1 | AA large only |
#E9C190 on #AE96BC | Aa | 1.58:1 | Fail |
#E9C190 on #E29292 | Aa | 1.43:1 | Fail |
#E29292 on #AE96BC | Aa | 1.11:1 | Fail |