Candy Amethyst & Bisque is a complementary color palette tagged minimal, black, beige. Near-complementary hues (about 135° apart) make this a high-contrast, attention-grabbing combination. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (5% to 99%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: White (#FDFDFD) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Obsidian (#0D0D0D) on #FDFDFD gives 19.11:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Bisque (#FFE2C9) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Amethyst (#9475FF) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Obsidian on White at 19.11:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Candy Amethyst & Bisque
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#0D0D0D on #FDFDFD | Aa | 19.11:1 | AAA |
#0D0D0D on #FFE2C9 | Aa | 15.71:1 | AAA |
#0D0D0D on #9475FF | Aa | 5.78:1 | AA |
#9475FF on #FDFDFD | Aa | 3.3:1 | AA large only |
#FFE2C9 on #9475FF | Aa | 2.72:1 | Fail |
#FFE2C9 on #FDFDFD | Aa | 1.22:1 | Fail |