Earthy Mulberry & Lilac is a split color palette tagged warm, pink, white. The hues span about 72°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. The overall temperature is warm.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mulberry | #AD5C8C | rgb(173, 92, 140) | hsl(324, 33%, 52%) | oklch(58.5% 0.121 345) | |
| Lilac | #DE9CB0 | rgb(222, 156, 176) | hsl(342, 50%, 74%) | oklch(76.2% 0.083 359) | |
| Latte | #C4A386 | rgb(196, 163, 134) | hsl(28, 34%, 65%) | oklch(73.8% 0.056 63) | |
| Linen | #F3EDE4 | rgb(243, 237, 228) | hsl(36, 38%, 92%) | oklch(94.8% 0.014 78) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Lilac takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 52% to 92%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Linen (#F3EDE4) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Mulberry (#AD5C8C) on #F3EDE4 gives 3.85:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Lilac (#DE9CB0) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Latte (#C4A386) 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 Earthy Mulberry & Lilac
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 and tritanopia, Lilac and Latte 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#AD5C8C on #F3EDE4 | Aa | 3.85:1 | AA large only |
#AD5C8C on #DE9CB0 | Aa | 2.02:1 | Fail |
#C4A386 on #F3EDE4 | Aa | 2.02:1 | Fail |
#AD5C8C on #C4A386 | Aa | 1.91:1 | Fail |
#DE9CB0 on #F3EDE4 | Aa | 1.9:1 | Fail |
#DE9CB0 on #C4A386 | Aa | 1.06:1 | Fail |