Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indigo | #650088 | rgb(101, 0, 136) | hsl(285, 100%, 27%) | oklch(38.3% 0.190 313) | |
| Amethyst | #9F45E1 | rgb(159, 69, 225) | hsl(275, 72%, 58%) | oklch(58.3% 0.228 307) | |
| Amethyst | #AE63D0 | rgb(174, 99, 208) | hsl(281, 54%, 60%) | oklch(62.8% 0.173 314) | |
| Mauve | #DCB5FF | rgb(220, 181, 255) | hsl(272, 100%, 85%) | oklch(83.3% 0.109 308) |
Why it works and how to use it
Amethyst & Indigo Mood is a vivid monochromatic color palette tagged vibrant, neon, cold. All four colors sit within 13° 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.
With 4 chromatic colors, Amethyst takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 27% to 85%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Mauve (#DCB5FF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Indigo (#650088) on #DCB5FF gives 6.34:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Amethyst (#9F45E1) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Amethyst (#AE63D0) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Indigo on Mauve at 6.34:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Amethyst & Indigo Mood
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.
Palette card

Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#650088 on #DCB5FF | Aa | 6.34:1 | AA |
#650088 on #AE63D0 | Aa | 2.88:1 | Fail |
#9F45E1 on #DCB5FF | Aa | 2.74:1 | Fail |
#650088 on #9F45E1 | Aa | 2.31:1 | Fail |
#AE63D0 on #DCB5FF | Aa | 2.2:1 | Fail |
#9F45E1 on #AE63D0 | Aa | 1.25:1 | Fail |