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#8E6BFF
#FF8FB1
#FFD1DC
#F16A5ETerracotta
#7C737ADove Gray
#A74668Plum
#823FB9Grape
Grape & Terracotta Muse is a split color palette tagged vibrant, purple. The hues span about 92°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terracotta | #F16A5E | rgb(241, 106, 94) | hsl(5, 84%, 66%) | oklch(68.8% 0.169 27) | |
| Dove Gray | #7C737A | rgb(124, 115, 122) | hsl(313, 4%, 47%) | oklch(56.6% 0.015 333) | |
| Plum | #A74668 | rgb(167, 70, 104) | hsl(339, 41%, 46%) | oklch(53.1% 0.132 1) | |
| Grape | #823FB9 | rgb(130, 63, 185) | hsl(273, 49%, 49%) | oklch(51.3% 0.186 306) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (46% to 66%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Terracotta (#F16A5E) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Grape (#823FB9) on #F16A5E gives 2.07:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Plum (#A74668) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Dove Gray (#7C737A) for highlights, badges and hover states.
No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.
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Color blindness simulation
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Color-blind check: under protanopia and deuteranopia and tritanopia, Terracotta and Dove Gray 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#F16A5E on #823FB9 | Aa | 2.07:1 | Fail |
#F16A5E on #A74668 | Aa | 1.87:1 | Fail |
#F16A5E on #7C737A | Aa | 1.52:1 | Fail |
#7C737A on #823FB9 | Aa | 1.37:1 | Fail |
#7C737A on #A74668 | Aa | 1.23:1 | Fail |
#A74668 on #823FB9 | Aa | 1.11:1 | Fail |
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