Grape & Mulberry Trail is a vivid split color palette tagged neon, gradient, vibrant. A split scheme: Cobalt plays against Hot Pink across roughly 88° 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobalt | #472AB7 | rgb(71, 42, 183) | hsl(252, 63%, 44%) | oklch(42.3% 0.205 283) | |
| Grape | #852DCD | rgb(133, 45, 205) | hsl(273, 64%, 49%) | oklch(51.2% 0.228 304) | |
| Mulberry | #D640BC | rgb(214, 64, 188) | hsl(310, 65%, 55%) | oklch(63.0% 0.226 336) | |
| Hot Pink | #FF75A4 | rgb(255, 117, 164) | hsl(340, 100%, 73%) | oklch(73.8% 0.174 1) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Mulberry takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 44% to 73%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Hot Pink (#FF75A4) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Cobalt (#472AB7) on #FF75A4 gives 3.65:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Mulberry (#D640BC) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Grape (#852DCD) 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 Grape & Mulberry Trail
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, Cobalt 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#472AB7 on #FF75A4 | Aa | 3.65:1 | AA large only |
#852DCD on #FF75A4 | Aa | 2.56:1 | Fail |
#472AB7 on #D640BC | Aa | 2.33:1 | Fail |
#852DCD on #D640BC | Aa | 1.63:1 | Fail |
#D640BC on #FF75A4 | Aa | 1.57:1 | Fail |
#472AB7 on #852DCD | Aa | 1.43:1 | Fail |