Last Light is a split color palette tagged sunset, dark, pink. A split scheme: Space plays against Cantaloupe across roughly 129° of hue. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Space | #2A1E3F | rgb(42, 30, 63) | hsl(262, 35%, 18%) | oklch(26.7% 0.061 299) | |
| Plum | #85486F | rgb(133, 72, 111) | hsl(322, 30%, 40%) | oklch(48.8% 0.097 342) | |
| Blush | #D9636C | rgb(217, 99, 108) | hsl(355, 61%, 62%) | oklch(64.6% 0.148 18) | |
| Cantaloupe | #FFB86B | rgb(255, 184, 107) | hsl(31, 100%, 71%) | oklch(83.4% 0.125 67) |
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 (71% down to 18% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Cantaloupe (#FFB86B) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Space (#2A1E3F) on #FFB86B gives 9.09:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Blush (#D9636C) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Plum (#85486F) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Space on Cantaloupe at 9.09:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Last Light
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#2A1E3F on #FFB86B | Aa | 9.09:1 | AAA |
#2A1E3F on #D9636C | Aa | 4.39:1 | AA large only |
#85486F on #FFB86B | Aa | 3.91:1 | AA large only |
#2A1E3F on #85486F | Aa | 2.33:1 | Fail |
#D9636C on #FFB86B | Aa | 2.07:1 | Fail |
#85486F on #D9636C | Aa | 1.89:1 | Fail |