Carrot & Amethyst Path is a vivid split color palette tagged warm, vibrant, purple. A split scheme: Amethyst plays against Dusty Rose across roughly 89° of hue. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. The overall temperature is warm.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amethyst | #AF60B6 | rgb(175, 96, 182) | hsl(295, 37%, 55%) | oklch(61.2% 0.151 324) | |
| Lilac | #D58AA9 | rgb(213, 138, 169) | hsl(335, 47%, 69%) | oklch(71.9% 0.099 353) | |
| Carrot | #FF9650 | rgb(255, 150, 80) | hsl(24, 100%, 66%) | oklch(77.1% 0.152 52) | |
| Dusty Rose | #F19E99 | rgb(241, 158, 153) | hsl(3, 76%, 77%) | oklch(78.0% 0.100 23) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (55% to 77%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Dusty Rose (#F19E99) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Amethyst (#AF60B6) on #F19E99 gives 1.95:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Carrot (#FF9650) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Lilac (#D58AA9) 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 Carrot & Amethyst Path
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 tritanopia, Lilac and Dusty Rose 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#AF60B6 on #F19E99 | Aa | 1.95:1 | Fail |
#AF60B6 on #FF9650 | Aa | 1.88:1 | Fail |
#AF60B6 on #D58AA9 | Aa | 1.55:1 | Fail |
#D58AA9 on #F19E99 | Aa | 1.26:1 | Fail |
#D58AA9 on #FF9650 | Aa | 1.21:1 | Fail |
#FF9650 on #F19E99 | Aa | 1.04:1 | Fail |