Crisp Cornflower & Wisteria is a vivid split color palette tagged purple, blue. The hues span about 115°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plum | #845070 | rgb(132, 80, 112) | hsl(323, 25%, 42%) | oklch(50.1% 0.082 343) | |
| Cornflower | #4BA4F2 | rgb(75, 164, 242) | hsl(208, 87%, 62%) | oklch(69.9% 0.143 248) | |
| Wisteria | #CA95ED | rgb(202, 149, 237) | hsl(276, 71%, 76%) | oklch(75.2% 0.135 311) | |
| Periwinkle | #CDD2FF | rgb(205, 210, 255) | hsl(234, 100%, 90%) | oklch(87.5% 0.062 280) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its split hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (90% down to 42% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Periwinkle (#CDD2FF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Plum (#845070) on #CDD2FF gives 4.24:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Cornflower (#4BA4F2) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Wisteria (#CA95ED) 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 Crisp Cornflower & Wisteria
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 and deuteranopia, Cornflower and Wisteria 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#845070 on #CDD2FF | Aa | 4.24:1 | AA large only |
#845070 on #CA95ED | Aa | 2.69:1 | Fail |
#845070 on #4BA4F2 | Aa | 2.35:1 | Fail |
#4BA4F2 on #CDD2FF | Aa | 1.81:1 | Fail |
#CA95ED on #CDD2FF | Aa | 1.58:1 | Fail |
#4BA4F2 on #CA95ED | Aa | 1.14:1 | Fail |