Glow Orchid & Wisteria Echo is a vivid analogous color palette tagged cold, black, purple. The hues stay within 55° of each other on the color wheel, which is why the palette feels cohesive rather than busy. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. The overall temperature is cool.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obsidian | #160216 | rgb(22, 2, 22) | hsl(300, 83%, 5%) | oklch(14.7% 0.056 328) | |
| Orchid | #B384FF | rgb(179, 132, 255) | hsl(263, 100%, 76%) | oklch(71.1% 0.177 300) | |
| Wisteria | #94AAFF | rgb(148, 170, 255) | hsl(228, 100%, 79%) | oklch(75.5% 0.125 272) | |
| Baby Blue | #9BD1FF | rgb(155, 209, 255) | hsl(208, 100%, 80%) | oklch(84.0% 0.086 245) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its analogous hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (80% down to 5% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Baby Blue (#9BD1FF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Obsidian (#160216) on #9BD1FF gives 12.29:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Orchid (#B384FF) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Wisteria (#94AAFF) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Obsidian on Baby Blue at 12.29:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Glow Orchid & Wisteria Echo
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 deuteranopia, Orchid and Wisteria 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#160216 on #9BD1FF | Aa | 12.29:1 | AAA |
#160216 on #94AAFF | Aa | 8.97:1 | AAA |
#160216 on #B384FF | Aa | 7.27:1 | AAA |
#B384FF on #9BD1FF | Aa | 1.69:1 | Fail |
#94AAFF on #9BD1FF | Aa | 1.37:1 | Fail |
#B384FF on #94AAFF | Aa | 1.23:1 | Fail |