Bold Slate Blue & Wisteria is a monochromatic color palette tagged cold, purple. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Dusk down to Lavender. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. The overall temperature is cool.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lavender | #E6E0F5 | rgb(230, 224, 245) | hsl(257, 51%, 92%) | oklch(91.8% 0.029 299) | |
| Wisteria | #BBA1F4 | rgb(187, 161, 244) | hsl(259, 79%, 79%) | oklch(76.3% 0.119 298) | |
| Slate Blue | #714FC5 | rgb(113, 79, 197) | hsl(257, 50%, 54%) | oklch(52.6% 0.176 293) | |
| Dusk | #574D7B | rgb(87, 77, 123) | hsl(253, 23%, 39%) | oklch(45.0% 0.075 293) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Wisteria takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 39% to 92%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Lavender (#E6E0F5) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Dusk (#574D7B) on #E6E0F5 gives 5.94:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Wisteria (#BBA1F4) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Slate Blue (#714FC5) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Lavender on Dusk at 5.94:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Bold Slate Blue & 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, Slate Blue and Dusk 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#E6E0F5 on #574D7B | Aa | 5.94:1 | AA |
#E6E0F5 on #714FC5 | Aa | 4.51:1 | AA |
#BBA1F4 on #574D7B | Aa | 3.46:1 | AA large only |
#BBA1F4 on #714FC5 | Aa | 2.62:1 | Fail |
#E6E0F5 on #BBA1F4 | Aa | 1.72:1 | Fail |
#714FC5 on #574D7B | Aa | 1.32:1 | Fail |