Amethyst Amethyst & Indigo is a vivid monochromatic color palette tagged gradient, vibrant, cold. All four colors sit within 11° of hue, so the scheme reads as one color explored across light and dark. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. The overall temperature is cool.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indigo | #542A89 | rgb(84, 42, 137) | hsl(267, 53%, 35%) | oklch(39.4% 0.150 300) | |
| Amethyst | #984EE0 | rgb(152, 78, 224) | hsl(270, 70%, 59%) | oklch(58.4% 0.214 304) | |
| Mauve | #D7A6FF | rgb(215, 166, 255) | hsl(273, 100%, 83%) | oklch(80.2% 0.132 309) | |
| Periwinkle | #EBC9FF | rgb(235, 201, 255) | hsl(278, 100%, 89%) | oklch(88.2% 0.081 313) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (35% to 89%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Periwinkle (#EBC9FF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Indigo (#542A89) on #EBC9FF gives 6.93:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Mauve (#D7A6FF) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Amethyst (#984EE0) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Indigo on Periwinkle at 6.93:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Amethyst Amethyst & Indigo
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#542A89 on #EBC9FF | Aa | 6.93:1 | AA |
#542A89 on #D7A6FF | Aa | 5.21:1 | AA |
#984EE0 on #EBC9FF | Aa | 3.18:1 | AA large only |
#984EE0 on #D7A6FF | Aa | 2.4:1 | Fail |
#542A89 on #984EE0 | Aa | 2.18:1 | Fail |
#D7A6FF on #EBC9FF | Aa | 1.33:1 | Fail |