Amethyst & Wisteria Dream is a pastel light, monochromatic color palette tagged muted, romantic, purple. All four colors sit within 15° of hue, so the scheme reads as one color explored across light and dark. The colors are light and airy, which suits friendly, soft-spoken brands. The overall temperature is warm.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amethyst | #A273A7 | rgb(162, 115, 167) | hsl(294, 23%, 55%) | oklch(62.1% 0.093 323) | |
| Wisteria | #D4A3D4 | rgb(212, 163, 212) | hsl(300, 36%, 74%) | oklch(77.6% 0.087 326) | |
| Thistle | #E9C9E4 | rgb(233, 201, 228) | hsl(309, 42%, 85%) | oklch(87.1% 0.051 331) | |
| Smoke | #FDF2F0 | rgb(253, 242, 240) | hsl(9, 76%, 97%) | oklch(96.9% 0.012 30) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 3 chromatic colors, Thistle takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 55% to 97%. Well suited to social media templates and gentle interfaces.
- Background: Smoke (#FDF2F0) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Amethyst (#A273A7) on #FDF2F0 gives 3.45:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Thistle (#E9C9E4) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Wisteria (#D4A3D4) 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 & Wisteria Dream
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#A273A7 on #FDF2F0 | Aa | 3.45:1 | AA large only |
#A273A7 on #E9C9E4 | Aa | 2.51:1 | Fail |
#D4A3D4 on #FDF2F0 | Aa | 1.92:1 | Fail |
#A273A7 on #D4A3D4 | Aa | 1.8:1 | Fail |
#D4A3D4 on #E9C9E4 | Aa | 1.4:1 | Fail |
#E9C9E4 on #FDF2F0 | Aa | 1.37:1 | Fail |