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#814160Brick Red
#5C609ADusk
#886E88Slate
#B7ABCAHeather
Faded Brick Red & Dusk is a split color palette tagged vintage, retro, muted. The hues span about 95°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brick Red | #814160 | rgb(129, 65, 96) | hsl(331, 33%, 38%) | oklch(46.5% 0.096 351) | |
| Dusk | #5C609A | rgb(92, 96, 154) | hsl(236, 25%, 48%) | oklch(51.1% 0.092 280) | |
| Slate | #886E88 | rgb(136, 110, 136) | hsl(300, 11%, 48%) | oklch(57.2% 0.050 326) | |
| Heather | #B7ABCA | rgb(183, 171, 202) | hsl(263, 23%, 73%) | oklch(76.1% 0.046 303) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its split hue relationship and a soft light-to-dark ladder (73% down to 38% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Heather (#B7ABCA) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Brick Red (#814160) on #B7ABCA gives 3.39:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Dusk (#5C609A) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Slate (#886E88) 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
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
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Color-blind check: under protanopia, Dusk and Slate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#814160 on #B7ABCA | Aa | 3.39:1 | AA large only |
#5C609A on #B7ABCA | Aa | 2.7:1 | Fail |
#886E88 on #B7ABCA | Aa | 2.09:1 | Fail |
#814160 on #886E88 | Aa | 1.62:1 | Fail |
#5C609A on #886E88 | Aa | 1.29:1 | Fail |
#814160 on #5C609A | Aa | 1.26:1 | Fail |
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