Soft Flamingo & Celadon is a vivid light, complementary color palette tagged pastel, light, warm. Near-complementary hues (about 143° 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. The overall temperature is warm.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flamingo | #FF9BA0 | rgb(255, 155, 160) | hsl(357, 100%, 80%) | oklch(79.3% 0.120 17) | |
| Apricot | #FFCEA8 | rgb(255, 206, 168) | hsl(26, 100%, 83%) | oklch(88.5% 0.075 59) | |
| Celadon | #A2E1B7 | rgb(162, 225, 183) | hsl(140, 51%, 76%) | oklch(85.6% 0.087 155) | |
| Snow | #FFF9F2 | rgb(255, 249, 242) | hsl(32, 100%, 97%) | oklch(98.5% 0.011 72) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its complementary hue relationship and a soft light-to-dark ladder (97% down to 76% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Snow (#FFF9F2) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Flamingo (#FF9BA0) on #FFF9F2 gives 1.92:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Apricot (#FFCEA8) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Celadon (#A2E1B7) 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 Soft Flamingo & Celadon
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, Apricot and Celadon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#FF9BA0 on #FFF9F2 | Aa | 1.92:1 | Fail |
#A2E1B7 on #FFF9F2 | Aa | 1.44:1 | Fail |
#FF9BA0 on #FFCEA8 | Aa | 1.4:1 | Fail |
#FFCEA8 on #FFF9F2 | Aa | 1.37:1 | Fail |
#FF9BA0 on #A2E1B7 | Aa | 1.34:1 | Fail |
#FFCEA8 on #A2E1B7 | Aa | 1.05:1 | Fail |