Astro Wisteria & Lilac is a split color palette tagged space, purple, black. The hues span about 89°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisteria | #BD95FF | rgb(189, 149, 255) | hsl(263, 100%, 79%) | oklch(74.8% 0.153 300) | |
| Lilac | #CC98B3 | rgb(204, 152, 179) | hsl(329, 34%, 70%) | oklch(73.7% 0.071 346) | |
| Dove Gray | #846C87 | rgb(132, 108, 135) | hsl(293, 11%, 48%) | oklch(56.4% 0.050 323) | |
| Ink | #111126 | rgb(17, 17, 38) | hsl(240, 38%, 11%) | oklch(19.0% 0.042 282) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (11% to 79%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Wisteria (#BD95FF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Ink (#111126) on #BD95FF gives 7.87:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Lilac (#CC98B3) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Dove Gray (#846C87) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Wisteria on Ink at 7.87:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Astro Wisteria & Lilac
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 tritanopia, Wisteria and Lilac 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#BD95FF on #111126 | Aa | 7.87:1 | AAA |
#CC98B3 on #111126 | Aa | 7.69:1 | AAA |
#846C87 on #111126 | Aa | 3.95:1 | AA large only |
#BD95FF on #846C87 | Aa | 1.99:1 | Fail |
#CC98B3 on #846C87 | Aa | 1.95:1 | Fail |
#BD95FF on #CC98B3 | Aa | 1.02:1 | Fail |