Miami Beach Sunset Color Palette
#FBD8B8 · #F08A6A · #9E62A8 · #1E3E62
Use #FBD8B8 as the background. Use #F08A6A as the primary accent. Use #9E62A8 as secondary. Use #1E3E62 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Miami Beach Sunset — sunset, warm, neon, pastel.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Miami Beach 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: 73.1% | 251, 216, 184 | 0%, 14%, 27%, 2% | 29°, 89%, 85% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 37.7% | 240, 138, 106 | 0%, 43%, 56%, 6% | 14°, 82%, 68% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 18.8% | 158, 98, 168 | 6%, 42%, 0%, 34% | 291°, 29%, 52% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 4.6% | 30, 62, 98 | 69%, 37%, 0%, 62% | 212°, 53%, 25% |
Miami Beach 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 Miami Beach Sunset palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Miami Beach 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1E3E62 on #FBD8B8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 8.13:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #FBD8B8 on #1E3E62 |
Aa Sample Text
| 8.13:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #1E3E62 on #F08A6A |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.45:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #F08A6A on #1E3E62 |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.45:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #9E62A8 on #FBD8B8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.28:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #FBD8B8 on #9E62A8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.28:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #1E3E62 on #9E62A8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.48:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #9E62A8 on #1E3E62 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.48:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #F08A6A on #FBD8B8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.83:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #FBD8B8 on #F08A6A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.83:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #9E62A8 on #F08A6A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.79:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #F08A6A on #9E62A8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.79:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Triadic Scheme
The Miami Beach 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
Industries This Palette Suits
Colors That Pair Well With Miami Beach 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 #F08A6A on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #F08A6A — 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 Miami Beach Sunset Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #F08A6A for small UI elements on #FBD8B8 — at 1.8:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Set body text in #1E3E62 — 8.1:1 against #FBD8B8 passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
- Let #9E62A8 carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #F08A6A.
How to Implement the Miami Beach Sunset Color Scheme
To use this Miami Beach 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 #FBD8B8 for the main background and #F08A6A for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #1E3E62 and #FBD8B8 is 8.13:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Miami Beach Sunset Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Miami Beach Sunset color palette?
The Miami Beach Sunset palette contains #FBD8B8, #F08A6A, #9E62A8, #1E3E62. 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 Miami Beach Sunset color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #1E3E62 on #FBD8B8 reaches 8.1:1 (AAA). 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 Miami Beach Sunset palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #6AD1F0, #E8C973, #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 Miami Beach Sunset palette create?
Miami Beach Sunset reads as sunset, warm, neon. 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 Miami Beach Sunset color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Miami Beach 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 Miami Beach 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 Miami Beach Sunset's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.