Bold Grape & Amethyst is a vivid monochromatic color palette tagged gradient, dark, cold. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Ink down to Lavender. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. The overall temperature is cool.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lavender | #EFDAFF | rgb(239, 218, 255) | hsl(274, 100%, 93%) | oklch(91.7% 0.054 311) | |
| Amethyst | #9869CA | rgb(152, 105, 202) | hsl(269, 48%, 60%) | oklch(61.0% 0.149 305) | |
| Grape | #6720A9 | rgb(103, 32, 169) | hsl(271, 68%, 39%) | oklch(43.3% 0.199 302) | |
| Ink | #23172E | rgb(35, 23, 46) | hsl(271, 33%, 14%) | oklch(23.2% 0.046 307) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Grape takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 14% to 93%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Lavender (#EFDAFF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Ink (#23172E) on #EFDAFF gives 13.09:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Grape (#6720A9) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (6.85:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Amethyst (#9869CA) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Lavender on Ink at 13.09:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Bold Grape & Amethyst
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#EFDAFF on #23172E | Aa | 13.09:1 | AAA |
#EFDAFF on #6720A9 | Aa | 6.85:1 | AA |
#9869CA on #23172E | Aa | 4.22:1 | AA large only |
#EFDAFF on #9869CA | Aa | 3.1:1 | AA large only |
#9869CA on #6720A9 | Aa | 2.21:1 | Fail |
#6720A9 on #23172E | Aa | 1.91:1 | Fail |