Sunset Boulevard is a vivid analogous color palette tagged sunset, neon, warm. Analogous neighbors on the wheel (Espresso, Cherry, Flamingo) give it a natural, low-tension flow. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Espresso | #3D0C11 | rgb(61, 12, 17) | hsl(354, 67%, 14%) | oklch(24.4% 0.076 19) | |
| Cherry | #D80032 | rgb(216, 0, 50) | hsl(346, 100%, 42%) | oklch(55.7% 0.224 22) | |
| Flamingo | #F78CA2 | rgb(247, 140, 162) | hsl(348, 87%, 76%) | oklch(76.0% 0.131 7) | |
| Almond | #F9DEC9 | rgb(249, 222, 201) | hsl(26, 80%, 88%) | oklch(91.7% 0.041 60) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (14% to 88%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Almond (#F9DEC9) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Espresso (#3D0C11) on #F9DEC9 gives 12.96:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Cherry (#D80032) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (4.12:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Flamingo (#F78CA2) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Espresso on Almond at 12.96:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Sunset Boulevard
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#3D0C11 on #F9DEC9 | Aa | 12.96:1 | AAA |
#3D0C11 on #F78CA2 | Aa | 7.33:1 | AAA |
#D80032 on #F9DEC9 | Aa | 4.12:1 | AA large only |
#3D0C11 on #D80032 | Aa | 3.15:1 | AA large only |
#D80032 on #F78CA2 | Aa | 2.33:1 | Fail |
#F78CA2 on #F9DEC9 | Aa | 1.77:1 | Fail |