#A92E65
#A1602E
#DB81D7
#F79287
#AFB7FFMauve
#BD9AEDWisteria
#B577B4Amethyst
#C45A8FMulberry
Groovy Mulberry & Wisteria is a split color palette tagged retro, purple. The hues span about 96°, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mauve | #AFB7FF | rgb(175, 183, 255) | hsl(234, 100%, 84%) | oklch(80.0% 0.102 279) | |
| Wisteria | #BD9AED | rgb(189, 154, 237) | hsl(265, 70%, 77%) | oklch(74.9% 0.122 303) | |
| Amethyst | #B577B4 | rgb(181, 119, 180) | hsl(301, 30%, 59%) | oklch(65.4% 0.113 327) | |
| Mulberry | #C45A8F | rgb(196, 90, 143) | hsl(330, 47%, 56%) | oklch(61.4% 0.148 351) |
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 (84% down to 56% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Mauve (#AFB7FF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Mulberry (#C45A8F) on #AFB7FF gives 2.12:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Wisteria (#BD9AED) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Amethyst (#B577B4) 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
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
#AFB7FF
#BD9AED
#B577B4
#C45A8F
Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#AFB7FF on #C45A8F | Aa | 2.12:1 | Fail |
#AFB7FF on #B577B4 | Aa | 1.76:1 | Fail |
#BD9AED on #C45A8F | Aa | 1.73:1 | Fail |
#BD9AED on #B577B4 | Aa | 1.44:1 | Fail |
#AFB7FF on #BD9AED | Aa | 1.23:1 | Fail |
#B577B4 on #C45A8F | Aa | 1.2:1 | Fail |
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