Bold Cornflower & Mauve is a vivid light, monochromatic color palette tagged cold, purple, white. All four colors sit within 3° of hue, so the scheme reads as one color explored across light and dark. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. The overall temperature is cool.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornflower | #9082FF | rgb(144, 130, 255) | hsl(247, 100%, 75%) | oklch(67.7% 0.179 286) | |
| Mauve | #BBB0FF | rgb(187, 176, 255) | hsl(248, 100%, 85%) | oklch(79.5% 0.111 290) | |
| Lavender | #E6E1FF | rgb(230, 225, 255) | hsl(250, 100%, 94%) | oklch(92.3% 0.041 293) | |
| Snow | #FBF9FF | rgb(251, 249, 255) | hsl(260, 100%, 99%) | oklch(98.5% 0.008 301) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (75% to 99%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Snow (#FBF9FF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Cornflower (#9082FF) on #FBF9FF gives 2.95:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Mauve (#BBB0FF) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Lavender (#E6E1FF) 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 Cornflower & Mauve
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: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#9082FF on #FBF9FF | Aa | 2.95:1 | Fail |
#9082FF on #E6E1FF | Aa | 2.43:1 | Fail |
#BBB0FF on #FBF9FF | Aa | 1.87:1 | Fail |
#9082FF on #BBB0FF | Aa | 1.58:1 | Fail |
#BBB0FF on #E6E1FF | Aa | 1.54:1 | Fail |
#E6E1FF on #FBF9FF | Aa | 1.21:1 | Fail |