#3A0546
#B31D33
#FD5B03
#FFF7F8
#2B0F54Midnight
#AB1F65Magenta
#FF4F69Strawberry
#FFF7F8Snow
Retro Wave is a vivid split color palette tagged retro, dark, vibrant. The hues span about 87°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midnight | #2B0F54 | rgb(43, 15, 84) | hsl(264, 70%, 19%) | oklch(26.0% 0.115 296) | |
| Magenta | #AB1F65 | rgb(171, 31, 101) | hsl(330, 69%, 40%) | oklch(49.7% 0.182 356) | |
| Strawberry | #FF4F69 | rgb(255, 79, 105) | hsl(351, 100%, 65%) | oklch(68.0% 0.211 16) | |
| Snow | #FFF7F8 | rgb(255, 247, 248) | hsl(353, 100%, 98%) | oklch(98.3% 0.009 9) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its split hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (98% down to 19% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Snow (#FFF7F8) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Midnight (#2B0F54) on #FFF7F8 gives 15.33:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Strawberry (#FF4F69) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (3.03:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Magenta (#AB1F65) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Midnight on Snow at 15.33:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
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A palette preview that turns four colors into a page, so you can judge hierarchy, contrast and mood before you commit.
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
#2B0F54
#AB1F65
#FF4F69
#FFF7F8
Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#2B0F54 on #FFF7F8 | Aa | 15.33:1 | AAA |
#AB1F65 on #FFF7F8 | Aa | 6.39:1 | AA |
#2B0F54 on #FF4F69 | Aa | 5.06:1 | AA |
#FF4F69 on #FFF7F8 | Aa | 3.03:1 | AA large only |
#2B0F54 on #AB1F65 | Aa | 2.4:1 | Fail |
#AB1F65 on #FF4F69 | Aa | 2.11:1 | Fail |
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