Lavender Field is a monochromatic color palette tagged cold, white, purple. All four colors sit within 3° of hue, so the scheme reads as one color explored across light and dark. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. The overall temperature is cool.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke | #F5F1FB | rgb(245, 241, 251) | hsl(264, 56%, 96%) | oklch(96.4% 0.014 304) | |
| Periwinkle | #D8CCF0 | rgb(216, 204, 240) | hsl(260, 55%, 87%) | oklch(86.6% 0.051 301) | |
| Amethyst | #9F86D9 | rgb(159, 134, 217) | hsl(258, 52%, 69%) | oklch(67.6% 0.122 297) | |
| Space | #3F2E6B | rgb(63, 46, 107) | hsl(257, 40%, 30%) | oklch(35.4% 0.102 293) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its monochromatic hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (96% down to 30% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Smoke (#F5F1FB) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Space (#3F2E6B) on #F5F1FB gives 10.39:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Periwinkle (#D8CCF0) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Amethyst (#9F86D9) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Smoke on Space at 10.39:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Lavender Field
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#F5F1FB on #3F2E6B | Aa | 10.39:1 | AAA |
#D8CCF0 on #3F2E6B | Aa | 7.61:1 | AAA |
#9F86D9 on #3F2E6B | Aa | 3.8:1 | AA large only |
#F5F1FB on #9F86D9 | Aa | 2.74:1 | Fail |
#D8CCF0 on #9F86D9 | Aa | 2.01:1 | Fail |
#F5F1FB on #D8CCF0 | Aa | 1.36:1 | Fail |