Amethyst Amethyst & Graphite is a neutral-based color palette tagged dark, luxury, minimal. Amethyst is the only saturated color here, so it does all the talking against a neutral base. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. The overall temperature is cool.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licorice | #13111A | rgb(19, 17, 26) | hsl(253, 21%, 8%) | oklch(18.4% 0.018 295) | |
| Graphite | #4B4659 | rgb(75, 70, 89) | hsl(256, 12%, 31%) | oklch(40.7% 0.032 297) | |
| Amethyst | #8B7ECC | rgb(139, 126, 204) | hsl(250, 43%, 65%) | oklch(63.7% 0.115 290) | |
| Frost | #EDEBF7 | rgb(237, 235, 247) | hsl(250, 43%, 95%) | oklch(94.5% 0.016 294) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (8% to 95%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for premium branding and packaging.
- Background: Frost (#EDEBF7) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Licorice (#13111A) on #EDEBF7 gives 15.88:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Amethyst (#8B7ECC) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Graphite (#4B4659) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Licorice on Frost at 15.88:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Amethyst Amethyst & Graphite
A palette preview that turns four colors into a page, so you can judge hierarchy, contrast and mood before you commit.
Primary action SecondaryColor blindness simulation
Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#13111A on #EDEBF7 | Aa | 15.88:1 | AAA |
#4B4659 on #EDEBF7 | Aa | 7.69:1 | AAA |
#13111A on #8B7ECC | Aa | 5.3:1 | AA |
#8B7ECC on #EDEBF7 | Aa | 2.99:1 | Fail |
#4B4659 on #8B7ECC | Aa | 2.57:1 | Fail |
#13111A on #4B4659 | Aa | 2.07:1 | Fail |