Cool Violet & Eucalyptus is a vivid split color palette tagged neon, cold, purple. A split scheme: Dusk plays against Eucalyptus across roughly 106° of hue. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. The overall temperature is cool.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dusk | #5A4492 | rgb(90, 68, 146) | hsl(257, 36%, 42%) | oklch(44.9% 0.124 294) | |
| Violet | #8100D1 | rgb(129, 0, 209) | hsl(277, 100%, 41%) | oklch(48.8% 0.255 304) | |
| Mauve | #DDA2FF | rgb(221, 162, 255) | hsl(278, 100%, 82%) | oklch(80.1% 0.141 313) | |
| Eucalyptus | #00DCBE | rgb(0, 220, 190) | hsl(172, 100%, 43%) | oklch(80.0% 0.147 178) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Violet takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 41% to 82%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Eucalyptus (#00DCBE) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Dusk (#5A4492) on #00DCBE gives 4.48:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Violet (#8100D1) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (4.2:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Mauve (#DDA2FF) 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 Cool Violet & Eucalyptus
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, Dusk and Violet 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#5A4492 on #00DCBE | Aa | 4.48:1 | AA large only |
#8100D1 on #00DCBE | Aa | 4.2:1 | AA large only |
#5A4492 on #DDA2FF | Aa | 3.99:1 | AA large only |
#8100D1 on #DDA2FF | Aa | 3.74:1 | AA large only |
#DDA2FF on #00DCBE | Aa | 1.12:1 | Fail |
#5A4492 on #8100D1 | Aa | 1.07:1 | Fail |