Bold Butter & Wisteria is a vivid complementary color palette tagged modern, white. Near-complementary hues (about 156° apart) make this a high-contrast, attention-grabbing combination. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivory | #F9FFE5 | rgb(249, 255, 229) | hsl(74, 100%, 95%) | oklch(98.9% 0.035 118) | |
| Butter | #D9F99D | rgb(217, 249, 157) | hsl(81, 88%, 80%) | oklch(93.8% 0.122 124) | |
| Wisteria | #A6AAFF | rgb(166, 170, 255) | hsl(237, 100%, 83%) | oklch(76.8% 0.121 281) | |
| Raisin | #1F2E0A | rgb(31, 46, 10) | hsl(85, 64%, 11%) | oklch(27.8% 0.060 129) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 3 chromatic colors, Wisteria takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 11% to 95%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Ivory (#F9FFE5) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Raisin (#1F2E0A) on #F9FFE5 gives 14.08:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Wisteria (#A6AAFF) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Butter (#D9F99D) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Ivory on Raisin at 14.08:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Bold Butter & Wisteria
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, Ivory and Butter 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#F9FFE5 on #1F2E0A | Aa | 14.08:1 | AAA |
#D9F99D on #1F2E0A | Aa | 12.38:1 | AAA |
#A6AAFF on #1F2E0A | Aa | 6.75:1 | AA |
#F9FFE5 on #A6AAFF | Aa | 2.08:1 | Fail |
#D9F99D on #A6AAFF | Aa | 1.83:1 | Fail |
#F9FFE5 on #D9F99D | Aa | 1.14:1 | Fail |