Upbeat Orchid & Flamingo is a vivid light, split color palette tagged happy, purple, pink. A split scheme: Orchid plays against Lavender across roughly 85° of hue. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchid | #B981DF | rgb(185, 129, 223) | hsl(276, 59%, 69%) | oklch(69.5% 0.145 311) | |
| Orchid | #EA69E0 | rgb(234, 105, 224) | hsl(305, 75%, 66%) | oklch(71.8% 0.210 331) | |
| Flamingo | #FFA2CD | rgb(255, 162, 205) | hsl(332, 100%, 82%) | oklch(81.7% 0.121 351) | |
| Lavender | #DFDBFF | rgb(223, 219, 255) | hsl(247, 100%, 93%) | oklch(90.6% 0.049 290) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Flamingo takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 66% to 93%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Lavender (#DFDBFF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Orchid (#B981DF) on #DFDBFF gives 2.16:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Flamingo (#FFA2CD) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Orchid (#EA69E0) 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 Upbeat Orchid & 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, Orchid and Orchid 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#B981DF on #DFDBFF | Aa | 2.16:1 | Fail |
#EA69E0 on #DFDBFF | Aa | 2.07:1 | Fail |
#B981DF on #FFA2CD | Aa | 1.55:1 | Fail |
#EA69E0 on #FFA2CD | Aa | 1.49:1 | Fail |
#FFA2CD on #DFDBFF | Aa | 1.39:1 | Fail |
#B981DF on #EA69E0 | Aa | 1.04:1 | Fail |