Amethyst & Cocoa Muse is a complementary color palette tagged summer, neon, minimal. Espresso and Almond sit nearly opposite on the color wheel, so the pairing has real energy; keep one as the accent. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Espresso | #332C19 | rgb(51, 44, 25) | hsl(44, 34%, 15%) | oklch(29.5% 0.033 90) | |
| Cocoa | #75673F | rgb(117, 103, 63) | hsl(44, 30%, 35%) | oklch(51.7% 0.060 91) | |
| Amethyst | #A561FF | rgb(165, 97, 255) | hsl(266, 100%, 69%) | oklch(64.5% 0.225 300) | |
| Almond | #E7E2D6 | rgb(231, 226, 214) | hsl(42, 26%, 87%) | oklch(91.3% 0.017 88) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its complementary hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (87% down to 15% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Almond (#E7E2D6) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Espresso (#332C19) on #E7E2D6 gives 10.72:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Amethyst (#A561FF) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Cocoa (#75673F) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Espresso on Almond at 10.72:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Amethyst & Cocoa Muse
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#332C19 on #E7E2D6 | Aa | 10.72:1 | AAA |
#75673F on #E7E2D6 | Aa | 4.31:1 | AA large only |
#332C19 on #A561FF | Aa | 3.8:1 | AA large only |
#A561FF on #E7E2D6 | Aa | 2.82:1 | Fail |
#332C19 on #75673F | Aa | 2.49:1 | Fail |
#75673F on #A561FF | Aa | 1.53:1 | Fail |