Amethyst Midnight & Blush is a vivid complementary color palette tagged sunset, blue, pink. Near-complementary hues (about 154° apart) make this a high-contrast, attention-grabbing combination. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midnight | #1A2878 | rgb(26, 40, 120) | hsl(231, 64%, 29%) | oklch(32.4% 0.137 269) | |
| Blush | #CE6D9C | rgb(206, 109, 156) | hsl(331, 50%, 62%) | oklch(65.9% 0.133 351) | |
| Melon | #FFAB9E | rgb(255, 171, 158) | hsl(8, 100%, 81%) | oklch(82.0% 0.101 29) | |
| Bisque | #FFE2CD | rgb(255, 226, 205) | hsl(25, 100%, 90%) | oklch(93.1% 0.043 58) |
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 (90% down to 29% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Bisque (#FFE2CD) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Midnight (#1A2878) on #FFE2CD gives 10.51:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Melon (#FFAB9E) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Blush (#CE6D9C) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Midnight on Bisque at 10.51:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Amethyst Midnight & Blush
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#1A2878 on #FFE2CD | Aa | 10.51:1 | AAA |
#1A2878 on #FFAB9E | Aa | 7.15:1 | AAA |
#1A2878 on #CE6D9C | Aa | 3.89:1 | AA large only |
#CE6D9C on #FFE2CD | Aa | 2.7:1 | Fail |
#CE6D9C on #FFAB9E | Aa | 1.84:1 | Fail |
#FFAB9E on #FFE2CD | Aa | 1.47:1 | Fail |