Classic Grape & Blush is a vivid analogous color palette tagged warm, purple, pink. Analogous neighbors on the wheel (Plum Purple, Blush, Grape) give it a natural, low-tension flow. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. The overall temperature is warm.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plum Purple | #7C3555 | rgb(124, 53, 85) | hsl(333, 40%, 35%) | oklch(43.5% 0.105 354) | |
| Blush | #D17B96 | rgb(209, 123, 150) | hsl(341, 48%, 65%) | oklch(68.3% 0.111 0) | |
| Grape | #8E269E | rgb(142, 38, 158) | hsl(292, 61%, 38%) | oklch(48.4% 0.195 322) | |
| Ivory | #FFF8E7 | rgb(255, 248, 231) | hsl(42, 100%, 95%) | oklch(98.0% 0.024 88) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 3 chromatic colors, Grape takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 35% to 95%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Ivory (#FFF8E7) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Plum Purple (#7C3555) on #FFF8E7 gives 7.94:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Grape (#8E269E) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (6.79:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Blush (#D17B96) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Plum Purple on Ivory at 7.94:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Classic Grape & Blush
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, Plum Purple and Grape 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#7C3555 on #FFF8E7 | Aa | 7.94:1 | AAA |
#8E269E on #FFF8E7 | Aa | 6.79:1 | AA |
#D17B96 on #FFF8E7 | Aa | 2.84:1 | Fail |
#7C3555 on #D17B96 | Aa | 2.8:1 | Fail |
#D17B96 on #8E269E | Aa | 2.39:1 | Fail |
#7C3555 on #8E269E | Aa | 1.17:1 | Fail |