Grape & Indigo Vibe is a analogous color palette tagged gradient, vibrant, cold. Analogous neighbors on the wheel (Indigo, Grape, Amethyst) give it a natural, low-tension flow. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. The overall temperature is cool.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indigo | #381F94 | rgb(56, 31, 148) | hsl(253, 65%, 35%) | oklch(36.0% 0.176 283) | |
| Grape | #6A2AB1 | rgb(106, 42, 177) | hsl(268, 62%, 43%) | oklch(45.3% 0.198 300) | |
| Amethyst | #AA6ED8 | rgb(170, 110, 216) | hsl(274, 58%, 64%) | oklch(64.5% 0.163 309) | |
| Lavender | #F3E5F5 | rgb(243, 229, 245) | hsl(292, 44%, 93%) | oklch(93.8% 0.026 322) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (35% to 93%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Lavender (#F3E5F5) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Indigo (#381F94) on #F3E5F5 gives 9.68:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Grape (#6A2AB1) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (6.72:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Amethyst (#AA6ED8) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Indigo on Lavender at 9.68:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Grape & Indigo Vibe
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, Indigo and Grape 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#381F94 on #F3E5F5 | Aa | 9.68:1 | AAA |
#6A2AB1 on #F3E5F5 | Aa | 6.72:1 | AA |
#381F94 on #AA6ED8 | Aa | 3.31:1 | AA large only |
#AA6ED8 on #F3E5F5 | Aa | 2.92:1 | Fail |
#6A2AB1 on #AA6ED8 | Aa | 2.3:1 | Fail |
#381F94 on #6A2AB1 | Aa | 1.44:1 | Fail |