Indigo & Mauve Drift is a vivid dark, complementary color palette tagged dark, black, purple. Near-complementary hues (about 141° apart) make this a high-contrast, attention-grabbing combination. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obsidian | #10002B | rgb(16, 0, 43) | hsl(262, 100%, 8%) | oklch(15.3% 0.085 294) | |
| Indigo | #5A189A | rgb(90, 24, 154) | hsl(270, 73%, 35%) | oklch(39.7% 0.189 300) | |
| Olive | #927C00 | rgb(146, 124, 0) | hsl(51, 100%, 29%) | oklch(58.9% 0.121 97) | |
| Mauve | #E0AAFF | rgb(224, 170, 255) | hsl(278, 100%, 83%) | oklch(81.7% 0.129 313) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 3 chromatic colors, Olive takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 8% to 83%. Well suited to dark-mode interfaces and gaming.
- Background: Mauve (#E0AAFF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Obsidian (#10002B) on #E0AAFF gives 10.75:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Olive (#927C00) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Indigo (#5A189A) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Obsidian on Mauve at 10.75:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Indigo & Mauve Drift
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#10002B on #E0AAFF | Aa | 10.75:1 | AAA |
#5A189A on #E0AAFF | Aa | 5.59:1 | AA |
#10002B on #927C00 | Aa | 4.83:1 | AA |
#5A189A on #927C00 | Aa | 2.51:1 | Fail |
#927C00 on #E0AAFF | Aa | 2.23:1 | Fail |
#10002B on #5A189A | Aa | 1.92:1 | Fail |