Pink & Dark Pink, Pink Color Palette
:root {
--color-1: #5C0561;
--color-2: #B90AC2;
--color-3: #EC3DF5;
--color-4: #F59EFA;
}
colors: {
'palette-1': '#5C0561',
'palette-2': '#B90AC2',
'palette-3': '#EC3DF5',
'palette-4': '#F59EFA',
}
const palette = [
'#5C0561',
'#B90AC2',
'#EC3DF5',
'#F59EFA',
];
$color-1: #5C0561;
$color-2: #B90AC2;
$color-3: #EC3DF5;
$color-4: #F59EFA;
This is a warm, bold 4-colour palette pairing strongly contrasting colours for real visual punch.
About this color palette
This is a warm, bold 4-colour palette pairing strongly contrasting colours for real visual punch. It is anchored by Pink (#EC3DF5) and reads as well balanced in lightness, with an average saturation of 90% and lightness of 50%. It suits energetic, friendly and lifestyle-oriented designs.
The colors in this palette
Dark Pink #5C0561
rgb(92, 5, 97) · hsl(297, 90%, 20%)
A deep, low-lightness tone — strong for text, headings and bold accents.
Pink #B90AC2
rgb(185, 10, 194) · hsl(297, 90%, 40%)
A vivid, saturated tone that draws the eye — best for accents and highlights.
Pink #EC3DF5
rgb(236, 61, 245) · hsl(297, 90%, 60%)
A vivid, saturated tone that draws the eye — best for accents and highlights.
Light Pink #F59EFA
rgb(245, 158, 250) · hsl(297, 90%, 80%)
A light, airy tone — ideal for backgrounds and subtle fills.
Accessibility & contrast
Colour contrast decides whether text stays readable. Here is how each pair of colours in this palette performs when one is used as text on the other, measured against the WCAG standard (AA needs 4.5:1, AAA needs 7:1).
| Text | Background | Ratio | AA | AAA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5C0561 | #F59EFA | 6.76:1 | Pass | Fail |
| #5C0561 | #EC3DF5 | 3.97:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #B90AC2 | #F59EFA | 2.87:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #5C0561 | #B90AC2 | 2.36:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #EC3DF5 | #F59EFA | 1.7:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #B90AC2 | #EC3DF5 | 1.69:1 | Fail | Fail |
How to use these colors
- Background — Light Pink (#F59EFA): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
- Text — Dark Pink (#5C0561): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
- Primary — Pink (#EC3DF5): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
- Accent — Dark Pink (#5C0561): a secondary highlight for badges and details
Colors that pair with this palette
Want to extend this palette? These colours pair naturally with its dominant Pink tone, based on colour-wheel harmony. Tap a swatch to explore that colour family.
Frequently asked questions
What colours are in this palette?
This palette has 4 colours: Dark Pink (#5C0561), Pink (#B90AC2), Pink (#EC3DF5) and Light Pink (#F59EFA).
Is this a warm or cool colour palette?
It is a warm palette — its tones lean toward reds, oranges and yellows, which feel energetic and inviting.
What are the hex codes for this palette?
The hex codes are #5C0561, #B90AC2, #EC3DF5 and #F59EFA. You can copy them as CSS variables, Tailwind, SCSS or JSON from the code panel above.
Is this palette accessible for text?
Yes — Dark Pink text on Light Pink reaches a contrast ratio of 6.76:1, which meets the WCAG AA standard for readable text.