Cool Clay & Plum Purple is a monochromatic color palette tagged muted, warm, white. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Plum Purple down to White. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. The overall temperature is warm.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plum Purple | #6D3346 | rgb(109, 51, 70) | hsl(340, 36%, 31%) | oklch(40.4% 0.085 1) | |
| Clay | #A45F70 | rgb(164, 95, 112) | hsl(345, 27%, 51%) | oklch(56.8% 0.092 5) | |
| Ballet | #F6CFD9 | rgb(246, 207, 217) | hsl(345, 68%, 89%) | oklch(89.0% 0.046 1) | |
| White | #FDFDFD | rgb(253, 253, 253) | hsl(0, 0%, 99%) | oklch(99.4% 0.000 0) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (31% 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: Plum Purple (#6D3346) on #FDFDFD gives 9.33:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Ballet (#F6CFD9) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Clay (#A45F70) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Plum Purple on White at 9.33:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Cool Clay & Plum Purple
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#6D3346 on #FDFDFD | Aa | 9.33:1 | AAA |
#6D3346 on #F6CFD9 | Aa | 6.71:1 | AA |
#A45F70 on #FDFDFD | Aa | 4.64:1 | AA |
#A45F70 on #F6CFD9 | Aa | 3.34:1 | AA large only |
#6D3346 on #A45F70 | Aa | 2.01:1 | Fail |
#F6CFD9 on #FDFDFD | Aa | 1.39:1 | Fail |