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
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.
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.
Palette card

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 |