Nimbus Circuit
Nimbus Circuit is a balanced warm and cool balanced contrast palette built with mint, orange red, pink, black 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 #01204E for soft sections, cards, or open space.
Use #FF7F50 or a deeper nearby shade for readable type.
Use #FC8EAC for buttons, labels, icons, or small highlights.
CSS variables
:root {
--palette-color-1: #40E0D0;
--palette-color-2: #FF7F50;
--palette-color-3: #FC8EAC;
--palette-color-4: #01204E;
}Nimbus Circuit 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #40E0D0 | Turquoise | 0 RGB pts | 0.590 | 174° |
| #FF7F50 | Coral | 0 RGB pts | 0.370 | 16° |
| #FC8EAC | Hot Pink | 75 RGB pts | 0.430 | 344° |
| #01204E | Midnight Blue | 69 RGB pts | 0.016 | 216° |
Contrast ratios (WCAG 2.1)
| Colour pair | Ratio | Body text | Large text |
|---|---|---|---|
| #40E0D0 on #01204E | 9.71:1 | AAA | AAA |
| #FC8EAC on #01204E | 7.29:1 | AAA | AAA |
| #FF7F50 on #01204E | 6.38:1 | AA | AAA |
| #40E0D0 on #FF7F50 | 1.52:1 | fail | fail |
| #40E0D0 on #FC8EAC | 1.33:1 | fail | fail |
| #FF7F50 on #FC8EAC | 1.14:1 | fail | fail |
What this means in practice
- Highest contrast: #40E0D0 against #01204E at 9.71:1 — the safest pair here for body copy.
- Lowest contrast: #FF7F50 against #FC8EAC at 1.14:1 — decorative use only, it does not meet WCAG AA for text.
- Darkest colour: #01204E (Midnight Blue, luminance 0.016) — the natural choice for headings.
- Lightest colour: #40E0D0 (Turquoise, luminance 0.590) — best used for backgrounds.
- Hue spread: 202° across 4 of 4 colours, which makes this a broad multicolour palette.
- Text recommendation: set type in #40E0D0 on a #01204E background, and reserve #FF7F50 for borders, icons or accents.
FAQ
It is a balanced warm and cool balanced contrast color palette with mint, orange red, pink, black 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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