Cosmic Brick & Amethyst is a split color palette tagged space, dark, purple. The hues span about 75°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amethyst | #A882C7 | rgb(168, 130, 199) | hsl(273, 38%, 65%) | oklch(66.8% 0.108 309) | |
| Brick | #AE495D | rgb(174, 73, 93) | hsl(348, 41%, 48%) | oklch(54.3% 0.133 10) | |
| Plum | #834470 | rgb(131, 68, 112) | hsl(318, 32%, 39%) | oklch(48.0% 0.104 340) | |
| Licorice | #1A161F | rgb(26, 22, 31) | hsl(267, 17%, 10%) | oklch(20.9% 0.018 305) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 3 chromatic colors, Brick takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 10% to 65%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Amethyst (#A882C7) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Licorice (#1A161F) on #A882C7 gives 5.67:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Brick (#AE495D) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Plum (#834470) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Amethyst on Licorice at 5.67:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Cosmic Brick & Amethyst
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, Brick and Plum 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#A882C7 on #1A161F | Aa | 5.67:1 | AA |
#AE495D on #1A161F | Aa | 3.32:1 | AA large only |
#834470 on #1A161F | Aa | 2.57:1 | Fail |
#A882C7 on #834470 | Aa | 2.21:1 | Fail |
#A882C7 on #AE495D | Aa | 1.71:1 | Fail |
#AE495D on #834470 | Aa | 1.29:1 | Fail |