Deep Cranberry & Mulberry is a vivid complementary color palette tagged vibrant, purple. Cranberry and Glacier sit nearly opposite on the color wheel, so the pairing has real energy; keep one as the accent. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranberry | #9D0044 | rgb(157, 0, 68) | hsl(334, 100%, 31%) | oklch(44.7% 0.179 7) | |
| Mulberry | #AC408E | rgb(172, 64, 142) | hsl(317, 46%, 46%) | oklch(54.6% 0.167 340) | |
| Wisteria | #A98DDC | rgb(169, 141, 220) | hsl(261, 53%, 71%) | oklch(69.9% 0.117 300) | |
| Glacier | #C6EAFF | rgb(198, 234, 255) | hsl(202, 100%, 89%) | oklch(91.8% 0.047 234) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Wisteria takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 31% to 89%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Glacier (#C6EAFF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Cranberry (#9D0044) on #C6EAFF gives 6.6:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Wisteria (#A98DDC) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Mulberry (#AC408E) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Cranberry on Glacier at 6.6:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Deep Cranberry & 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#9D0044 on #C6EAFF | Aa | 6.6:1 | AA |
#AC408E on #C6EAFF | Aa | 4.28:1 | AA large only |
#9D0044 on #A98DDC | Aa | 2.99:1 | Fail |
#A98DDC on #C6EAFF | Aa | 2.21:1 | Fail |
#AC408E on #A98DDC | Aa | 1.94:1 | Fail |
#9D0044 on #AC408E | Aa | 1.54:1 | Fail |