Glow Orchid & Wisteria is a vivid split color palette tagged neon, cold, black. The hues span about 89°, 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. The overall temperature is cool.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obsidian | #0C050C | rgb(12, 5, 12) | hsl(300, 41%, 3%) | oklch(13.1% 0.022 327) | |
| Wisteria | #B296FF | rgb(178, 150, 255) | hsl(256, 100%, 79%) | oklch(74.0% 0.150 295) | |
| Orchid | #EE70FF | rgb(238, 112, 255) | hsl(293, 100%, 72%) | oklch(74.6% 0.229 323) | |
| Baby Blue | #99D6FF | rgb(153, 214, 255) | hsl(204, 100%, 80%) | oklch(84.9% 0.085 238) |
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 (80% down to 3% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Baby Blue (#99D6FF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Obsidian (#0C050C) on #99D6FF gives 12.87:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Wisteria (#B296FF) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Orchid (#EE70FF) 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 12.87:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Glow Orchid & Wisteria
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, Wisteria and Orchid 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#0C050C on #99D6FF | Aa | 12.87:1 | AAA |
#0C050C on #B296FF | Aa | 8.34:1 | AAA |
#0C050C on #EE70FF | Aa | 8.05:1 | AAA |
#EE70FF on #99D6FF | Aa | 1.6:1 | Fail |
#B296FF on #99D6FF | Aa | 1.54:1 | Fail |
#B296FF on #EE70FF | Aa | 1.04:1 | Fail |