Juicy Wisteria & Apricot is a pastel light, split color palette tagged modern, gray, beige. The hues span about 127°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. The colors are light and airy, which suits friendly, soft-spoken brands. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graphite | #484848 | rgb(72, 72, 72) | hsl(0, 0%, 28%) | oklch(40.2% 0.000 0) | |
| Apricot | #FFC8AE | rgb(255, 200, 174) | hsl(19, 100%, 84%) | oklch(87.5% 0.072 47) | |
| Wisteria | #BCABFF | rgb(188, 171, 255) | hsl(252, 100%, 84%) | oklch(78.7% 0.119 293) | |
| Frost | #EEEEEE | rgb(238, 238, 238) | hsl(0, 0%, 93%) | oklch(94.9% 0.000 0) |
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 (93% down to 28% lightness). A natural fit for social media templates and gentle interfaces.
- Background: Frost (#EEEEEE) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Graphite (#484848) on #EEEEEE gives 7.88:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Apricot (#FFC8AE) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Wisteria (#BCABFF) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Graphite on Frost at 7.88:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Juicy Wisteria & Apricot
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#484848 on #EEEEEE | Aa | 7.88:1 | AAA |
#484848 on #FFC8AE | Aa | 6.15:1 | AA |
#484848 on #BCABFF | Aa | 4.53:1 | AA |
#BCABFF on #EEEEEE | Aa | 1.74:1 | Fail |
#FFC8AE on #BCABFF | Aa | 1.36:1 | Fail |
#FFC8AE on #EEEEEE | Aa | 1.28:1 | Fail |