Desert Mocha & Eggplant is a analogous color palette tagged gradient, dark, muted. Analogous neighbors on the wheel (Raisin, Eggplant, Mocha) give it a natural, low-tension flow. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. The overall temperature is warm.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raisin | #2A1A12 | rgb(42, 26, 18) | hsl(20, 40%, 12%) | oklch(23.6% 0.030 47) | |
| Eggplant | #6D4B5E | rgb(109, 75, 94) | hsl(326, 18%, 36%) | oklch(45.7% 0.054 345) | |
| Mocha | #9C647C | rgb(156, 100, 124) | hsl(334, 22%, 50%) | oklch(57.1% 0.079 353) | |
| Ballet | #ECCFD5 | rgb(236, 207, 213) | hsl(348, 43%, 87%) | oklch(88.0% 0.033 4) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Mocha takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 12% to 87%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Ballet (#ECCFD5) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Raisin (#2A1A12) on #ECCFD5 gives 11.52:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Mocha (#9C647C) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (3.19:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Eggplant (#6D4B5E) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Raisin on Ballet at 11.52:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Desert Mocha & Eggplant
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#2A1A12 on #ECCFD5 | Aa | 11.52:1 | AAA |
#6D4B5E on #ECCFD5 | Aa | 5.13:1 | AA |
#2A1A12 on #9C647C | Aa | 3.61:1 | AA large only |
#9C647C on #ECCFD5 | Aa | 3.19:1 | AA large only |
#2A1A12 on #6D4B5E | Aa | 2.25:1 | Fail |
#6D4B5E on #9C647C | Aa | 1.61:1 | Fail |