Evening Orchid & Magenta is a vivid split color palette tagged sunset, gradient, vibrant. The hues span about 87°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grape | #742EA2 | rgb(116, 46, 162) | hsl(276, 56%, 41%) | oklch(45.8% 0.180 308) | |
| Magenta | #D0307B | rgb(208, 48, 123) | hsl(332, 63%, 50%) | oklch(58.0% 0.203 357) | |
| Orchid | #E25AD0 | rgb(226, 90, 208) | hsl(308, 70%, 62%) | oklch(68.2% 0.214 333) | |
| Baby Pink | #FFBFBC | rgb(255, 191, 188) | hsl(3, 100%, 87%) | oklch(86.2% 0.074 22) |
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 (87% down to 41% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Baby Pink (#FFBFBC) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Grape (#742EA2) on #FFBFBC gives 5.06:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Orchid (#E25AD0) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Magenta (#D0307B) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Grape on Baby Pink at 5.06:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Evening Orchid & Magenta
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#742EA2 on #FFBFBC | Aa | 5.06:1 | AA |
#D0307B on #FFBFBC | Aa | 3.06:1 | AA large only |
#742EA2 on #E25AD0 | Aa | 2.49:1 | Fail |
#E25AD0 on #FFBFBC | Aa | 2.03:1 | Fail |
#742EA2 on #D0307B | Aa | 1.65:1 | Fail |
#D0307B on #E25AD0 | Aa | 1.5:1 | Fail |