Volt Brass & Flamingo is a vivid split color palette tagged warm, black, yellow. A split scheme: Licorice plays against Cotton Candy across roughly 94° of hue. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. The overall temperature is warm.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licorice | #21141B | rgb(33, 20, 27) | hsl(328, 25%, 10%) | oklch(21.1% 0.025 346) | |
| Brass | #C1AA00 | rgb(193, 170, 0) | hsl(53, 100%, 38%) | oklch(73.5% 0.153 100) | |
| Flamingo | #FF98DF | rgb(255, 152, 223) | hsl(319, 100%, 80%) | oklch(80.8% 0.150 340) | |
| Cotton Candy | #FFCAEB | rgb(255, 202, 235) | hsl(323, 100%, 90%) | oklch(89.5% 0.073 341) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its split hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (90% down to 10% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Cotton Candy (#FFCAEB) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Licorice (#21141B) on #FFCAEB gives 12.62:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Brass (#C1AA00) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Flamingo (#FF98DF) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Licorice on Cotton Candy at 12.62:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Volt Brass & 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: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#21141B on #FFCAEB | Aa | 12.62:1 | AAA |
#21141B on #FF98DF | Aa | 9.16:1 | AAA |
#21141B on #C1AA00 | Aa | 7.64:1 | AAA |
#C1AA00 on #FFCAEB | Aa | 1.65:1 | Fail |
#FF98DF on #FFCAEB | Aa | 1.38:1 | Fail |
#C1AA00 on #FF98DF | Aa | 1.2:1 | Fail |