Clean Orchid & Iron is a monochromatic color palette tagged dark, minimal, black. All four colors sit within 5° of hue, so the scheme reads as one color explored across light and dark. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obsidian | #0B0A12 | rgb(11, 10, 18) | hsl(248, 29%, 5%) | oklch(15.0% 0.017 290) | |
| Iron | #4A3244 | rgb(74, 50, 68) | hsl(315, 19%, 24%) | oklch(35.2% 0.045 336) | |
| Orchid | #E275BD | rgb(226, 117, 189) | hsl(320, 65%, 67%) | oklch(70.9% 0.159 342) | |
| Lavender | #ECE9FE | rgb(236, 233, 254) | hsl(249, 91%, 95%) | oklch(94.3% 0.028 292) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its monochromatic hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (95% down to 5% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Lavender (#ECE9FE) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Obsidian (#0B0A12) on #ECE9FE gives 16.55:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Orchid (#E275BD) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Iron (#4A3244) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Obsidian on Lavender at 16.55:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Clean Orchid & Iron
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#0B0A12 on #ECE9FE | Aa | 16.55:1 | AAA |
#4A3244 on #ECE9FE | Aa | 9.64:1 | AAA |
#0B0A12 on #E275BD | Aa | 7.05:1 | AAA |
#4A3244 on #E275BD | Aa | 4.1:1 | AA large only |
#E275BD on #ECE9FE | Aa | 2.35:1 | Fail |
#0B0A12 on #4A3244 | Aa | 1.72:1 | Fail |