Bold Grape & Orchid is a vivid analogous color palette tagged gradient, vibrant, cold. Analogous neighbors on the wheel (Grape, Grape, Orchid) give it a natural, low-tension flow. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grape | #5F31A6 | rgb(95, 49, 166) | hsl(264, 54%, 42%) | oklch(44.0% 0.177 296) | |
| Grape | #8F37B7 | rgb(143, 55, 183) | hsl(281, 54%, 47%) | oklch(51.8% 0.199 313) | |
| Orchid | #DA86E8 | rgb(218, 134, 232) | hsl(291, 68%, 72%) | oklch(74.2% 0.162 322) | |
| Snow | #FEF8FF | rgb(254, 248, 255) | hsl(291, 100%, 99%) | oklch(98.6% 0.011 321) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (42% to 99%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Snow (#FEF8FF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Grape (#5F31A6) on #FEF8FF gives 8.11:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Orchid (#DA86E8) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Grape (#8F37B7) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Grape on Snow at 8.11:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Bold Grape & Orchid
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 and deuteranopia, Grape and Grape 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#5F31A6 on #FEF8FF | Aa | 8.11:1 | AAA |
#8F37B7 on #FEF8FF | Aa | 5.91:1 | AA |
#5F31A6 on #DA86E8 | Aa | 3.45:1 | AA large only |
#8F37B7 on #DA86E8 | Aa | 2.52:1 | Fail |
#DA86E8 on #FEF8FF | Aa | 2.35:1 | Fail |
#5F31A6 on #8F37B7 | Aa | 1.37:1 | Fail |