Brick & Plum Sky is a vivid split color palette tagged vibrant, purple. The hues span about 113°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plum | #9C3F91 | rgb(156, 63, 145) | hsl(307, 42%, 43%) | oklch(52.3% 0.159 332) | |
| Brick | #BD3C67 | rgb(189, 60, 103) | hsl(340, 52%, 49%) | oklch(55.3% 0.168 4) | |
| Melon | #FFB6A2 | rgb(255, 182, 162) | hsl(13, 100%, 82%) | oklch(84.0% 0.090 36) | |
| Periwinkle | #DECDFF | rgb(222, 205, 255) | hsl(260, 100%, 90%) | oklch(87.8% 0.070 300) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its split hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (90% down to 43% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Periwinkle (#DECDFF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Plum (#9C3F91) on #DECDFF gives 4.04:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Melon (#FFB6A2) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Brick (#BD3C67) 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 Brick & Plum Sky
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#9C3F91 on #DECDFF | Aa | 4.04:1 | AA large only |
#BD3C67 on #DECDFF | Aa | 3.57:1 | AA large only |
#9C3F91 on #FFB6A2 | Aa | 3.53:1 | AA large only |
#BD3C67 on #FFB6A2 | Aa | 3.11:1 | AA large only |
#FFB6A2 on #DECDFF | Aa | 1.15:1 | Fail |
#9C3F91 on #BD3C67 | Aa | 1.13:1 | Fail |