Amethyst & Plum Tale is a vivid analogous color palette tagged vibrant, purple, pink. Analogous neighbors on the wheel (Plum, Amethyst, Cotton Candy) give it a natural, low-tension flow. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. The overall temperature is warm.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plum | #89348E | rgb(137, 52, 142) | hsl(297, 46%, 38%) | oklch(48.1% 0.161 325) | |
| Amethyst | #BB5AB8 | rgb(187, 90, 184) | hsl(302, 42%, 54%) | oklch(61.9% 0.170 329) | |
| Cotton Candy | #FBAAC2 | rgb(251, 170, 194) | hsl(342, 91%, 83%) | oklch(82.3% 0.099 0) | |
| Linen | #FFF4E6 | rgb(255, 244, 230) | hsl(34, 100%, 95%) | oklch(97.2% 0.022 74) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 3 chromatic colors, Cotton Candy takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 38% to 95%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Linen (#FFF4E6) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Plum (#89348E) on #FFF4E6 gives 6.56:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Cotton Candy (#FBAAC2) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Amethyst (#BB5AB8) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Plum on Linen at 6.56:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Amethyst & Plum Tale
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#89348E on #FFF4E6 | Aa | 6.56:1 | AA |
#89348E on #FBAAC2 | Aa | 3.95:1 | AA large only |
#BB5AB8 on #FFF4E6 | Aa | 3.67:1 | AA large only |
#BB5AB8 on #FBAAC2 | Aa | 2.21:1 | Fail |
#89348E on #BB5AB8 | Aa | 1.79:1 | Fail |
#FBAAC2 on #FFF4E6 | Aa | 1.66:1 | Fail |