#121128
#464A64
#837581
#D4CBC6
#0E0A19Obsidian
#423854Iron
#9C77AFAmethyst
#D5CDDAFog
Amethyst & Iron Haze is a monochromatic color palette tagged dark, muted, minimal. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Obsidian down to Fog. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. The overall temperature is cool.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obsidian | #0E0A19 | rgb(14, 10, 25) | hsl(256, 43%, 7%) | oklch(15.9% 0.031 295) | |
| Iron | #423854 | rgb(66, 56, 84) | hsl(261, 20%, 27%) | oklch(36.3% 0.049 300) | |
| Amethyst | #9C77AF | rgb(156, 119, 175) | hsl(280, 26%, 58%) | oklch(62.6% 0.092 314) | |
| Fog | #D5CDDA | rgb(213, 205, 218) | hsl(277, 15%, 83%) | oklch(85.9% 0.020 313) |
Why it works and how to use it
Two of the four colors are near-neutral, which leaves room for Amethyst to lead. Lightness runs from 7% to 83%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Fog (#D5CDDA) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Obsidian (#0E0A19) on #D5CDDA gives 12.61:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Amethyst (#9C77AF) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Iron (#423854) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Obsidian on Fog at 12.61:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
#0E0A19
#423854
#9C77AF
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Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#0E0A19 on #D5CDDA | Aa | 12.61:1 | AAA |
#423854 on #D5CDDA | Aa | 7.05:1 | AAA |
#0E0A19 on #9C77AF | Aa | 5.27:1 | AA |
#423854 on #9C77AF | Aa | 2.95:1 | Fail |
#9C77AF on #D5CDDA | Aa | 2.39:1 | Fail |
#0E0A19 on #423854 | Aa | 1.79:1 | Fail |
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