Iris & Wisteria Trail is a vivid monochromatic color palette tagged gradient, vibrant, cold. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Midnight down to Mauve. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. The overall temperature is cool.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midnight | #2D1374 | rgb(45, 19, 116) | hsl(256, 72%, 26%) | oklch(30.1% 0.150 285) | |
| Iris | #6438CD | rgb(100, 56, 205) | hsl(258, 60%, 51%) | oklch(48.7% 0.214 289) | |
| Wisteria | #AC8DFF | rgb(172, 141, 255) | hsl(256, 100%, 78%) | oklch(71.9% 0.163 294) | |
| Mauve | #CCB4FF | rgb(204, 180, 255) | hsl(259, 100%, 85%) | oklch(81.7% 0.107 299) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (26% to 85%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Mauve (#CCB4FF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Midnight (#2D1374) on #CCB4FF gives 7.92:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Wisteria (#AC8DFF) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Iris (#6438CD) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Midnight on Mauve at 7.92:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Iris & Wisteria Trail
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#2D1374 on #CCB4FF | Aa | 7.92:1 | AAA |
#2D1374 on #AC8DFF | Aa | 5.5:1 | AA |
#6438CD on #CCB4FF | Aa | 3.86:1 | AA large only |
#6438CD on #AC8DFF | Aa | 2.68:1 | Fail |
#2D1374 on #6438CD | Aa | 2.05:1 | Fail |
#AC8DFF on #CCB4FF | Aa | 1.44:1 | Fail |