Aqua Purple & Cornflower is a vivid analogous color palette tagged dark, cold, purple. Analogous neighbors on the wheel (Indigo, Purple, Plum) 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 cool.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indigo | #450B57 | rgb(69, 11, 87) | hsl(286, 78%, 19%) | oklch(29.7% 0.130 316) | |
| Purple | #7A1B8A | rgb(122, 27, 138) | hsl(291, 67%, 32%) | oklch(43.1% 0.181 321) | |
| Plum | #764FA1 | rgb(118, 79, 161) | hsl(269, 34%, 47%) | oklch(50.7% 0.131 304) | |
| Cornflower | #8DA5FE | rgb(141, 165, 254) | hsl(227, 98%, 77%) | oklch(74.0% 0.132 271) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its analogous hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (77% down to 19% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Cornflower (#8DA5FE) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Indigo (#450B57) on #8DA5FE gives 6.22:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Purple (#7A1B8A) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (3.8:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Plum (#764FA1) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Indigo on Cornflower at 6.22:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Aqua Purple & Cornflower
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: under deuteranopia, Purple and Plum become hard to tell apart, so do not rely on that pair alone to carry meaning.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#450B57 on #8DA5FE | Aa | 6.22:1 | AA |
#7A1B8A on #8DA5FE | Aa | 3.8:1 | AA large only |
#764FA1 on #8DA5FE | Aa | 2.63:1 | Fail |
#450B57 on #764FA1 | Aa | 2.37:1 | Fail |
#450B57 on #7A1B8A | Aa | 1.63:1 | Fail |
#7A1B8A on #764FA1 | Aa | 1.45:1 | Fail |