Crisp Grape & Mulberry is a split color palette tagged cold, purple, blue. The hues span about 87°, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grape | #6C3284 | rgb(108, 50, 132) | hsl(282, 45%, 36%) | oklch(43.2% 0.140 315) | |
| Mulberry | #B171A2 | rgb(177, 113, 162) | hsl(314, 29%, 57%) | oklch(63.2% 0.104 336) | |
| Wisteria | #AD9FE1 | rgb(173, 159, 225) | hsl(253, 52%, 75%) | oklch(73.9% 0.095 294) | |
| Periwinkle | #A8BBFF | rgb(168, 187, 255) | hsl(227, 100%, 83%) | oklch(80.3% 0.099 272) |
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 (83% down to 36% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Periwinkle (#A8BBFF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Grape (#6C3284) on #A8BBFF gives 4.62:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Wisteria (#AD9FE1) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Mulberry (#B171A2) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Grape on Periwinkle at 4.62:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Crisp Grape & Mulberry
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#6C3284 on #A8BBFF | Aa | 4.62:1 | AA |
#6C3284 on #AD9FE1 | Aa | 3.64:1 | AA large only |
#6C3284 on #B171A2 | Aa | 2.37:1 | Fail |
#B171A2 on #A8BBFF | Aa | 1.95:1 | Fail |
#B171A2 on #AD9FE1 | Aa | 1.53:1 | Fail |
#AD9FE1 on #A8BBFF | Aa | 1.27:1 | Fail |