What are the hex codes in the Bold Amethyst & Chestnut palette?

The Bold Amethyst & Chestnut color palette consists of Chestnut #A44042, Amethyst #9F54A6, Amethyst #8C75C6, Lilac #DD92B2.

How should I use the Bold Amethyst & Chestnut palette on a website?

Use Lilac #DD92B2 as the background, Chestnut #A44042 for text, Amethyst #8C75C6 for buttons and links, and Amethyst #9F54A6 for accents. No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.

Which colors in Bold Amethyst & Chestnut have enough contrast for text?

The highest-contrast pair is #A44042 on #DD92B2 with a ratio of 2.6:1, which does not meet WCAG AA; add a darker or lighter neutral for body text.

#A44042Chestnut

#9F54A6Amethyst

#8C75C6Amethyst

#DD92B2Lilac

Bold Amethyst & Chestnut color palette

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Name	HEX	RGB	HSL	OKLCH
Chestnut	`#A44042`	`rgb(164, 64, 66)`	`hsl(359, 44%, 45%)`	`oklch(50.9% 0.133 22)`
Amethyst	`#9F54A6`	`rgb(159, 84, 166)`	`hsl(295, 33%, 49%)`	`oklch(56.6% 0.146 324)`
Amethyst	`#8C75C6`	`rgb(140, 117, 198)`	`hsl(257, 42%, 62%)`	`oklch(61.8% 0.121 296)`
Lilac	`#DD92B2`	`rgb(221, 146, 178)`	`hsl(334, 52%, 72%)`	`oklch(74.4% 0.099 353)`

Why it works and how to use it

Bold Amethyst & Chestnut is a split color palette tagged modern, purple, pink. The hues span about 102°, 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.

With 4 chromatic colors, Amethyst takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 45% to 72%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.

Background: Lilac (#DD92B2) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
Text: Chestnut (#A44042) on #DD92B2 gives 2.6:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
Primary: Amethyst (#8C75C6) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
Accent: Amethyst (#9F54A6) for highlights, badges and hover states.

No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.

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#A44042

#9F54A6

#8C75C6

#DD92B2

Color-blind check: under deuteranopia, Amethyst and Amethyst become hard to tell apart, so do not rely on that pair alone to carry meaning.

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Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors

Pair	Sample	Ratio	Level
`#A44042` on `#DD92B2`	Aa	2.6:1	Fail
`#9F54A6` on `#DD92B2`	Aa	2.06:1	Fail
`#A44042` on `#8C75C6`	Aa	1.61:1	Fail
`#8C75C6` on `#DD92B2`	Aa	1.61:1	Fail
`#9F54A6` on `#8C75C6`	Aa	1.28:1	Fail
`#A44042` on `#9F54A6`	Aa	1.27:1	Fail

:root {
  --chestnut: #A44042;
  --amethyst: #9F54A6;
  --amethyst-3: #8C75C6;
  --lilac: #DD92B2;
}

$chestnut: #A44042;
$amethyst: #9F54A6;
$amethyst-3: #8C75C6;
$lilac: #DD92B2;

// tailwind.config.js
module.exports = {
  theme: {
    extend: {
      colors: {
        'chestnut': '#A44042',
        'amethyst': '#9F54A6',
        'amethyst-3': '#8C75C6',
        'lilac': '#DD92B2',
      },
    },
  },
};

{
  "name": "Bold Amethyst & Chestnut",
  "colors": [
    "#A44042",
    "#9F54A6",
    "#8C75C6",
    "#DD92B2"
  ]
}

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #A44042, #9F54A6, #8C75C6, #DD92B2);

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