Indigo & Amethyst Haze is a vivid analogous color palette tagged dark, cold, purple. Analogous neighbors on the wheel (Periwinkle, Amethyst, Indigo) give it a natural, low-tension flow. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Periwinkle | #CCCAF1 | rgb(204, 202, 241) | hsl(243, 58%, 87%) | oklch(85.3% 0.054 288) | |
| Amethyst | #826BC2 | rgb(130, 107, 194) | hsl(256, 42%, 59%) | oklch(58.8% 0.131 294) | |
| Indigo | #530082 | rgb(83, 0, 130) | hsl(278, 100%, 25%) | oklch(35.0% 0.181 306) | |
| Obsidian | #1B0014 | rgb(27, 0, 20) | hsl(316, 100%, 5%) | oklch(15.0% 0.066 339) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 3 chromatic colors, Indigo takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 5% to 87%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Periwinkle (#CCCAF1) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Obsidian (#1B0014) on #CCCAF1 gives 12.57:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Indigo (#530082) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (7.86:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Amethyst (#826BC2) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Periwinkle on Obsidian at 12.57:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Indigo & Amethyst Haze
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#CCCAF1 on #1B0014 | Aa | 12.57:1 | AAA |
#CCCAF1 on #530082 | Aa | 7.86:1 | AAA |
#826BC2 on #1B0014 | Aa | 4.57:1 | AA |
#826BC2 on #530082 | Aa | 2.86:1 | Fail |
#CCCAF1 on #826BC2 | Aa | 2.75:1 | Fail |
#530082 on #1B0014 | Aa | 1.6:1 | Fail |