Maldives Lagoon Sunset Color Palette
#FBD3B0 · #F28C6A · #9C6FA8 · #1C4A6E
Use #FBD3B0 as the background. Use #F28C6A as the primary accent. Use #9C6FA8 as secondary. Use #1C4A6E as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Maldives Lagoon Sunset — sunset, warm, pastel.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Maldives Lagoon Sunset color scheme. Use these values for web design (HEX/RGB), print projects (CMYK), or specialized design software (HSL).
| Swatch | Design Role | HEX | RGB | CMYK | HSL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Background Luminance: 70.2% | 251, 211, 176 | 0%, 16%, 30%, 2% | 28°, 90%, 84% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 38.7% | 242, 140, 106 | 0%, 42%, 56%, 5% | 15°, 84%, 68% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 21.3% | 156, 111, 168 | 7%, 34%, 0%, 34% | 287°, 25%, 55% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 6.3% | 28, 74, 110 | 75%, 33%, 0%, 57% | 206°, 59%, 27% |
Maldives Lagoon Sunset Tints & Shades
Hover states, borders and elevation need lighter and darker steps of your base colors. Here are computed tints and shades for every color in the Maldives Lagoon Sunset palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Maldives Lagoon Sunset Palette Contrast Matrix (WCAG 2.1)
Every color tested as text on every other color as background. Body copy needs 4.5:1 (AA), large text and UI components 3:1. AAA requires 7:1.
| Text on Background | Preview | Ratio | Grade | Safe For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1C4A6E on #FBD3B0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.68:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #FBD3B0 on #1C4A6E |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.68:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #1C4A6E on #F28C6A |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.88:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #F28C6A on #1C4A6E |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.88:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #9C6FA8 on #FBD3B0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.86:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #FBD3B0 on #9C6FA8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.86:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #1C4A6E on #9C6FA8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.33:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #9C6FA8 on #1C4A6E |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.33:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #F28C6A on #FBD3B0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.72:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #FBD3B0 on #F28C6A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.72:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #9C6FA8 on #F28C6A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.66:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #F28C6A on #9C6FA8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.66:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Triadic Scheme
The Maldives Lagoon Sunset palette is built using a triadic relationship between its hues. This ensures that even with high-contrast accents, the overall scheme feels balanced and intentional.
A triadic palette is often preferred by professional designers because it balances visual interest with cohesion.
History & Design Context
Best Design Use Cases
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Colors That Pair Well With Maldives Lagoon Sunset
Need a fifth color? These three companions are computed from the palette's own hue positions on the color wheel, so they extend the scheme without breaking its harmony.
directly opposite #F28C6A on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #F28C6A — a calm secondary that extends the palette without adding tension
a ink-black carrying the palette's own hue — perfect for surfaces and dividers
Using Maldives Lagoon Sunset Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #F28C6A for small UI elements on #FBD3B0 — at 1.7:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Set body text in #1C4A6E — 6.7:1 against #FBD3B0 passes WCAG AA (AA) for long-form reading.
- Don't use #9C6FA8 behind body text — this light tone works better for surfaces, badges and dividers than for reading areas.
How to Implement the Maldives Lagoon Sunset Color Scheme
To use this Maldives Lagoon Sunset color palette in your web project, you can copy the following CSS variables or Tailwind CSS configuration. These roles ensure your UI maintains accessibility and visual hierarchy.
Option 1: CSS Variables
:root {
/* {name} Palette - ihatecolors.com */{'
'} --color-bg: {colors[0]};{'
'} --color-primary: {colors[1]};{'
'} --color-secondary: {colors[2]};{'
'} --color-text: {colors[3]};{'
'} {'}'} Web Design Tip
Use #FBD3B0 for the main background and #F28C6A for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #1C4A6E and #FBD3B0 is 6.68:1 (AA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Maldives Lagoon Sunset Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Maldives Lagoon Sunset color palette?
The Maldives Lagoon Sunset palette contains #FBD3B0, #F28C6A, #9C6FA8, #1C4A6E. Click any swatch on this page to copy its value, or export all four at once as CSS variables, Tailwind config, SCSS or a Figma-ready list.
Is the Maldives Lagoon Sunset color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #1C4A6E on #FBD3B0 reaches 6.7:1 (AA). For body text always keep a 4.5:1 ratio and for large UI elements 3:1 — the full contrast matrix above shows the exact score for every color-on-color combination in this palette.
What colors go well with the Maldives Lagoon Sunset palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #69D0F2, #EACC71, #191410 extend it naturally: the complementary hue for high-energy accents, an analogous neighbor for calm transitions, and a tinted neutral for surfaces. All three are computed from this palette's hues on the color wheel.
What mood does the Maldives Lagoon Sunset palette create?
Maldives Lagoon Sunset reads as sunset, warm, pastel. Saturated red drives the personality, grounded by saturated orange — a combination that works best when the very light base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Maldives Lagoon Sunset color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Maldives Lagoon Sunset palette is free for personal, client and commercial work — websites, branding, apps, print and social content, with no attribution required.
How do I add the Maldives Lagoon Sunset palette to Tailwind or CSS?
Use the export panel on this page: CSS variables, a Tailwind config block, SCSS variables, or a Figma copy list are generated from Maldives Lagoon Sunset's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.