Iris & Seafoam Path is a vivid split color palette tagged dark, vibrant, cold. The hues span about 102°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. The overall temperature is cool.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obsidian | #06032E | rgb(6, 3, 46) | hsl(244, 88%, 10%) | oklch(15.3% 0.084 275) | |
| Iris | #5B3CD0 | rgb(91, 60, 208) | hsl(253, 61%, 53%) | oklch(48.7% 0.214 285) | |
| Mauve | #C6B7FF | rgb(198, 183, 255) | hsl(252, 100%, 86%) | oklch(81.7% 0.101 294) | |
| Seafoam | #62F3AE | rgb(98, 243, 174) | hsl(151, 86%, 67%) | oklch(86.8% 0.159 160) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its split hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (86% down to 10% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Seafoam (#62F3AE) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Obsidian (#06032E) on #62F3AE gives 14.1:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Mauve (#C6B7FF) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Iris (#5B3CD0) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Obsidian on Seafoam at 14.1:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Iris & Seafoam Path
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#06032E on #62F3AE | Aa | 14.1:1 | AAA |
#06032E on #C6B7FF | Aa | 10.96:1 | AAA |
#5B3CD0 on #62F3AE | Aa | 4.98:1 | AA |
#5B3CD0 on #C6B7FF | Aa | 3.87:1 | AA large only |
#06032E on #5B3CD0 | Aa | 2.83:1 | Fail |
#C6B7FF on #62F3AE | Aa | 1.29:1 | Fail |