Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lilac | #D29EC4 | rgb(210, 158, 196) | hsl(316, 37%, 72%) | oklch(76.0% 0.079 336) | |
| Plum | #97628D | rgb(151, 98, 141) | hsl(311, 21%, 49%) | oklch(56.8% 0.090 334) | |
| Eggplant | #74476B | rgb(116, 71, 107) | hsl(312, 24%, 37%) | oklch(46.3% 0.080 334) | |
| Raisin | #2A1727 | rgb(42, 23, 39) | hsl(309, 29%, 13%) | oklch(23.7% 0.041 333) |
Why it works and how to use it
Canyon Plum & Eggplant is a monochromatic color palette tagged dark, muted, purple. All four colors sit within 7° of hue, so the scheme reads as one color explored across light and dark. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. The overall temperature is warm.
It works because the lightness range is wide (13% to 72%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Lilac (#D29EC4) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Raisin (#2A1727) on #D29EC4 gives 7.54:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Eggplant (#74476B) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (3.3:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Plum (#97628D) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Lilac on Raisin at 7.54:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Canyon Plum & Eggplant
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.
Palette card

Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#D29EC4 on #2A1727 | Aa | 7.54:1 | AAA |
#97628D on #2A1727 | Aa | 3.56:1 | AA large only |
#D29EC4 on #74476B | Aa | 3.3:1 | AA large only |
#74476B on #2A1727 | Aa | 2.28:1 | Fail |
#D29EC4 on #97628D | Aa | 2.12:1 | Fail |
#97628D on #74476B | Aa | 1.56:1 | Fail |