Amethyst Indigo & Amethyst is a vivid complementary color palette tagged vibrant, cold, purple. Indigo and Lavender sit nearly opposite on the color wheel, so the pairing has real energy; keep one as the accent. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. The overall temperature is cool.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indigo | #4A148C | rgb(74, 20, 140) | hsl(267, 75%, 31%) | oklch(36.0% 0.176 296) | |
| Hunter Green | #006746 | rgb(0, 103, 70) | hsl(161, 100%, 20%) | oklch(45.4% 0.099 163) | |
| Amethyst | #BA68C8 | rgb(186, 104, 200) | hsl(291, 47%, 60%) | oklch(64.5% 0.162 322) | |
| Lavender | #F3E5F5 | rgb(243, 229, 245) | hsl(292, 44%, 93%) | oklch(93.8% 0.026 322) |
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 (93% down to 20% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Lavender (#F3E5F5) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Indigo (#4A148C) on #F3E5F5 gives 9.8:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Hunter Green (#006746) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (5.72:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Amethyst (#BA68C8) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Indigo on Lavender at 9.8:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Amethyst Indigo & Amethyst
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#4A148C on #F3E5F5 | Aa | 9.8:1 | AAA |
#006746 on #F3E5F5 | Aa | 5.72:1 | AA |
#4A148C on #BA68C8 | Aa | 3.33:1 | AA large only |
#BA68C8 on #F3E5F5 | Aa | 2.94:1 | Fail |
#006746 on #BA68C8 | Aa | 1.95:1 | Fail |
#4A148C on #006746 | Aa | 1.71:1 | Fail |