Golden Hour Amethyst & Plum is a vivid split color palette tagged sunset, gradient, purple. A split scheme: Plum plays against Flamingo across roughly 80° of hue. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plum | #8D366E | rgb(141, 54, 110) | hsl(321, 45%, 38%) | oklch(47.3% 0.135 344) | |
| Amethyst | #9D63E8 | rgb(157, 99, 232) | hsl(266, 74%, 65%) | oklch(62.4% 0.195 301) | |
| Wisteria | #CD8BD6 | rgb(205, 139, 214) | hsl(293, 48%, 69%) | oklch(72.8% 0.127 323) | |
| Flamingo | #FF9FB5 | rgb(255, 159, 181) | hsl(346, 100%, 81%) | oklch(80.5% 0.117 5) |
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 (81% down to 38% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Flamingo (#FF9FB5) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Plum (#8D366E) on #FF9FB5 gives 3.77:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Amethyst (#9D63E8) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Wisteria (#CD8BD6) 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 Golden Hour Amethyst & Plum
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#8D366E on #FF9FB5 | Aa | 3.77:1 | AA large only |
#8D366E on #CD8BD6 | Aa | 2.86:1 | Fail |
#9D63E8 on #FF9FB5 | Aa | 2.02:1 | Fail |
#8D366E on #9D63E8 | Aa | 1.87:1 | Fail |
#9D63E8 on #CD8BD6 | Aa | 1.53:1 | Fail |
#CD8BD6 on #FF9FB5 | Aa | 1.32:1 | Fail |