Golden Hour Orchid & Hot Pink is a vivid split color palette tagged gradient, vibrant, purple. A split scheme: Amethyst plays against Hot Pink across roughly 109° 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amethyst | #8371EC | rgb(131, 113, 236) | hsl(249, 76%, 68%) | oklch(62.5% 0.178 287) | |
| Cornflower | #6FA6F1 | rgb(111, 166, 241) | hsl(215, 82%, 69%) | oklch(71.8% 0.125 256) | |
| Orchid | #DC7BFF | rgb(220, 123, 255) | hsl(284, 100%, 74%) | oklch(74.0% 0.204 316) | |
| Hot Pink | #FF73C6 | rgb(255, 115, 198) | hsl(324, 100%, 73%) | oklch(74.7% 0.192 346) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Orchid takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 68% to 74%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Hot Pink (#FF73C6) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Amethyst (#8371EC) on #FF73C6 gives 1.54:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Orchid (#DC7BFF) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Cornflower (#6FA6F1) 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 Orchid & Hot Pink
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, Amethyst and Orchid, Cornflower and Orchid, Cornflower and Hot Pink 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#8371EC on #FF73C6 | Aa | 1.54:1 | Fail |
#8371EC on #6FA6F1 | Aa | 1.52:1 | Fail |
#8371EC on #DC7BFF | Aa | 1.5:1 | Fail |
#DC7BFF on #FF73C6 | Aa | 1.02:1 | Fail |
#6FA6F1 on #DC7BFF | Aa | 1.01:1 | Fail |
#6FA6F1 on #FF73C6 | Aa | 1.01:1 | Fail |