Hot Lilac & Dove Gray is a monochromatic color palette tagged muted, warm, black. All four colors sit within 8° of hue, so the scheme reads as one color explored across light and dark. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. The overall temperature is warm.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raisin | #300F23 | rgb(48, 15, 35) | hsl(324, 52%, 12%) | oklch(23.0% 0.061 346) | |
| Dove Gray | #865D7A | rgb(134, 93, 122) | hsl(318, 18%, 45%) | oklch(53.1% 0.067 338) | |
| Lilac | #D39DBC | rgb(211, 157, 188) | hsl(326, 38%, 72%) | oklch(75.6% 0.076 344) | |
| Petal | #FFE1F5 | rgb(255, 225, 245) | hsl(320, 100%, 94%) | oklch(94.0% 0.042 338) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its monochromatic hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (94% down to 12% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Petal (#FFE1F5) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Raisin (#300F23) on #FFE1F5 gives 14.23:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Lilac (#D39DBC) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Dove Gray (#865D7A) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Raisin on Petal at 14.23:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Hot Lilac & Dove Gray
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: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#300F23 on #FFE1F5 | Aa | 14.23:1 | AAA |
#300F23 on #D39DBC | Aa | 7.65:1 | AAA |
#865D7A on #FFE1F5 | Aa | 4.49:1 | AA large only |
#300F23 on #865D7A | Aa | 3.17:1 | AA large only |
#865D7A on #D39DBC | Aa | 2.41:1 | Fail |
#D39DBC on #FFE1F5 | Aa | 1.86:1 | Fail |