Bold Amethyst & Iris is a vivid split color palette tagged neon, gradient, vibrant. A split scheme: Charcoal plays against Amethyst across roughly 75° of hue. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charcoal | #004558 | rgb(0, 69, 88) | hsl(193, 100%, 17%) | oklch(36.3% 0.068 224) | |
| Lapis | #00588E | rgb(0, 88, 142) | hsl(203, 100%, 28%) | oklch(44.6% 0.113 245) | |
| Iris | #5550EB | rgb(85, 80, 235) | hsl(242, 79%, 62%) | oklch(53.5% 0.225 277) | |
| Amethyst | #A95CFF | rgb(169, 92, 255) | hsl(268, 100%, 68%) | oklch(64.2% 0.232 302) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (17% to 68%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Amethyst (#A95CFF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Charcoal (#004558) on #A95CFF gives 2.84:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Lapis (#00588E) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Iris (#5550EB) for highlights, badges and hover states.
No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Bold Amethyst & Iris
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 protanopia, Iris and Amethyst 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#004558 on #A95CFF | Aa | 2.84:1 | Fail |
#00588E on #A95CFF | Aa | 2.03:1 | Fail |
#004558 on #5550EB | Aa | 1.87:1 | Fail |
#5550EB on #A95CFF | Aa | 1.52:1 | Fail |
#004558 on #00588E | Aa | 1.4:1 | Fail |
#00588E on #5550EB | Aa | 1.34:1 | Fail |