Strawberry & Cyan Bloom is a vivid complementary color palette tagged black, pink. Near-complementary hues (about 141° 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licorice | #1A1011 | rgb(26, 16, 17) | hsl(354, 24%, 8%) | oklch(18.7% 0.017 12) | |
| Strawberry | #FF5C93 | rgb(255, 92, 147) | hsl(340, 100%, 68%) | oklch(70.3% 0.202 3) | |
| Cyan | #2CBBFF | rgb(44, 187, 255) | hsl(199, 100%, 59%) | oklch(75.0% 0.150 236) | |
| Flamingo | #FF99C1 | rgb(255, 153, 193) | hsl(336, 100%, 80%) | oklch(79.9% 0.130 355) |
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 (80% down to 8% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Flamingo (#FF99C1) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Licorice (#1A1011) on #FF99C1 gives 9.39:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Strawberry (#FF5C93) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Cyan (#2CBBFF) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Licorice on Flamingo at 9.39:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Strawberry & Cyan Bloom
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#1A1011 on #FF99C1 | Aa | 9.39:1 | AAA |
#1A1011 on #2CBBFF | Aa | 8.58:1 | AAA |
#1A1011 on #FF5C93 | Aa | 6.4:1 | AA |
#FF5C93 on #FF99C1 | Aa | 1.47:1 | Fail |
#FF5C93 on #2CBBFF | Aa | 1.34:1 | Fail |
#2CBBFF on #FF99C1 | Aa | 1.1:1 | Fail |