Nimbus Aura Flashback
Nimbus Aura Flashback is a cool soft contrast palette built with purple, pink, yellow, teal tones. Copy the HEX codes, download the palette image, save it to your collection, or open related palettes below.
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Pairing tips
Use #3096B5 for soft sections, cards, or open space.
Use #EA2E8F or a deeper nearby shade for readable type.
Use #F4F134 for buttons, labels, icons, or small highlights.
CSS variables
:root {
--palette-color-1: #A225D0;
--palette-color-2: #EA2E8F;
--palette-color-3: #F4F134;
--palette-color-4: #3096B5;
}Nimbus Aura Flashback colour names and contrast
Every value on this page is calculated from this palette's own HEX codes. The closest CSS named colour tells you what to call each shade, relative luminance shows how light or dark it truly is, and the contrast table shows which pairs are safe to set text in.
Swatch reference
| Swatch | Closest named colour | Match | Luminance | Hue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #A225D0 | Dark Orchid | 30 RGB pts | 0.136 | 284° |
| #EA2E8F | Deep Pink | 60 RGB pts | 0.214 | 329° |
| #F4F134 | Yellow | 96 RGB pts | 0.824 | 59° |
| #3096B5 | Steel Blue | 51 RGB pts | 0.258 | 194° |
Contrast ratios (WCAG 2.1)
| Colour pair | Ratio | Body text | Large text |
|---|---|---|---|
| #A225D0 on #F4F134 | 4.71:1 | AA | AAA |
| #EA2E8F on #F4F134 | 3.31:1 | fail | AA |
| #F4F134 on #3096B5 | 2.84:1 | fail | fail |
| #A225D0 on #3096B5 | 1.66:1 | fail | fail |
| #A225D0 on #EA2E8F | 1.42:1 | fail | fail |
| #EA2E8F on #3096B5 | 1.16:1 | fail | fail |
What this means in practice
- Highest contrast: #A225D0 against #F4F134 at 4.71:1 — the safest pair here for body copy.
- Lowest contrast: #EA2E8F against #3096B5 at 1.16:1 — decorative use only, it does not meet WCAG AA for text.
- Darkest colour: #A225D0 (Dark Orchid, luminance 0.136) — the natural choice for headings.
- Lightest colour: #F4F134 (Yellow, luminance 0.824) — best used for backgrounds.
- Hue spread: 225° across 4 of 4 colours, which makes this a broad multicolour palette.
- Text recommendation: set type in #A225D0 on a #F4F134 background, and reserve #EA2E8F for borders, icons or accents.
FAQ
It is a cool soft contrast color palette with purple, pink, yellow, teal tones.
Yes. Use the lightest color for backgrounds, deeper colors for text, and mid tones for buttons or accents. Check the contrast table above before setting body copy.
Yes. Use the copy buttons for the full palette or for a single color row.
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