Faded Wisteria & Dusk is a complementary color palette tagged vintage, retro, muted. Near-complementary hues (about 139° apart) make this a high-contrast, attention-grabbing combination. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisteria | #C898D0 | rgb(200, 152, 208) | hsl(291, 37%, 71%) | oklch(74.3% 0.095 322) | |
| Pewter | #7DA693 | rgb(125, 166, 147) | hsl(152, 19%, 57%) | oklch(69.0% 0.053 165) | |
| Umber | #636144 | rgb(99, 97, 68) | hsl(56, 19%, 33%) | oklch(48.6% 0.044 105) | |
| Dusk | #664C73 | rgb(102, 76, 115) | hsl(280, 20%, 37%) | oklch(45.9% 0.069 314) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Pewter takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 33% to 71%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Wisteria (#C898D0) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Dusk (#664C73) on #C898D0 gives 3.11:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Pewter (#7DA693) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Umber (#636144) 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 Faded Wisteria & Dusk
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 tritanopia, Umber and Dusk 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#C898D0 on #664C73 | Aa | 3.11:1 | AA large only |
#7DA693 on #664C73 | Aa | 2.72:1 | Fail |
#C898D0 on #636144 | Aa | 2.66:1 | Fail |
#7DA693 on #636144 | Aa | 2.33:1 | Fail |
#636144 on #664C73 | Aa | 1.17:1 | Fail |
#C898D0 on #7DA693 | Aa | 1.14:1 | Fail |