Dusk Slate Blue & Wisteria is a vivid split color palette tagged gradient, vibrant, purple. A split scheme: Slate Blue plays against Mauve across roughly 83° of hue. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slate Blue | #6D6DD6 | rgb(109, 109, 214) | hsl(240, 56%, 63%) | oklch(58.6% 0.157 280) | |
| Orchid | #E17EBB | rgb(225, 126, 187) | hsl(323, 62%, 69%) | oklch(72.0% 0.142 344) | |
| Wisteria | #B68CF3 | rgb(182, 140, 243) | hsl(264, 81%, 75%) | oklch(72.1% 0.151 302) | |
| Mauve | #E8A8F0 | rgb(232, 168, 240) | hsl(293, 71%, 80%) | oklch(81.5% 0.120 323) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Wisteria takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 63% to 80%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Mauve (#E8A8F0) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Slate Blue (#6D6DD6) on #E8A8F0 gives 2.35:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Wisteria (#B68CF3) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Orchid (#E17EBB) 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 Dusk Slate Blue & 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: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#6D6DD6 on #E8A8F0 | Aa | 2.35:1 | Fail |
#6D6DD6 on #B68CF3 | Aa | 1.67:1 | Fail |
#6D6DD6 on #E17EBB | Aa | 1.64:1 | Fail |
#E17EBB on #E8A8F0 | Aa | 1.43:1 | Fail |
#B68CF3 on #E8A8F0 | Aa | 1.41:1 | Fail |
#E17EBB on #B68CF3 | Aa | 1.02:1 | Fail |