Amethyst & Cherry Bloom is a vivid split color palette tagged gradient, vibrant, purple. A split scheme: Cherry plays against Ballet across roughly 92° of hue. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry | #C3004D | rgb(195, 0, 77) | hsl(336, 100%, 38%) | oklch(52.2% 0.209 10) | |
| Amethyst | #8E6BFF | rgb(142, 107, 255) | hsl(254, 100%, 71%) | oklch(63.7% 0.210 290) | |
| Flamingo | #FF8FB1 | rgb(255, 143, 177) | hsl(342, 100%, 78%) | oklch(77.9% 0.139 1) | |
| Ballet | #FFD1DC | rgb(255, 209, 220) | hsl(346, 100%, 91%) | oklch(90.3% 0.053 2) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its split hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (91% down to 38% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Ballet (#FFD1DC) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Cherry (#C3004D) on #FFD1DC gives 4.49:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Amethyst (#8E6BFF) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Flamingo (#FF8FB1) for highlights, badges and hover states.
No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Amethyst & Cherry Bloom
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#C3004D on #FFD1DC | Aa | 4.49:1 | AA large only |
#C3004D on #FF8FB1 | Aa | 2.86:1 | Fail |
#8E6BFF on #FFD1DC | Aa | 2.7:1 | Fail |
#8E6BFF on #FF8FB1 | Aa | 1.72:1 | Fail |
#C3004D on #8E6BFF | Aa | 1.66:1 | Fail |
#FF8FB1 on #FFD1DC | Aa | 1.57:1 | Fail |