Startup Grape & Flamingo is a complementary color palette tagged modern, blue, purple. Near-complementary hues (about 130° apart) make this a high-contrast, attention-grabbing combination. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thistle | #D6B2C3 | rgb(214, 178, 195) | hsl(332, 31%, 77%) | oklch(80.0% 0.047 348) | |
| Flamingo | #FD99CA | rgb(253, 153, 202) | hsl(331, 96%, 80%) | oklch(80.0% 0.132 350) | |
| Sky Blue | #86C7ED | rgb(134, 199, 237) | hsl(202, 74%, 73%) | oklch(80.0% 0.085 235) | |
| Grape | #703FAA | rgb(112, 63, 170) | hsl(267, 46%, 46%) | oklch(48.1% 0.165 302) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (46% to 80%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Sky Blue (#86C7ED) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Grape (#703FAA) on #86C7ED gives 3.83:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Flamingo (#FD99CA) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Thistle (#D6B2C3) 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 Startup Grape & Flamingo
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 and tritanopia, Thistle and Flamingo, Thistle and Sky Blue, Flamingo and Sky Blue 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#86C7ED on #703FAA | Aa | 3.83:1 | AA large only |
#D6B2C3 on #703FAA | Aa | 3.7:1 | AA large only |
#FD99CA on #703FAA | Aa | 3.55:1 | AA large only |
#FD99CA on #86C7ED | Aa | 1.08:1 | Fail |
#D6B2C3 on #FD99CA | Aa | 1.04:1 | Fail |
#D6B2C3 on #86C7ED | Aa | 1.04:1 | Fail |