Macramé Jade & Lilac is a complementary color palette tagged boho, pink, purple. Dusty Rose and Jade sit nearly opposite on the color wheel, so the pairing has real energy; keep one as the accent. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dusty Rose | #DFA7AC | rgb(223, 167, 172) | hsl(355, 47%, 76%) | oklch(78.2% 0.066 13) | |
| Lilac | #C1A3D3 | rgb(193, 163, 211) | hsl(278, 35%, 73%) | oklch(75.8% 0.075 313) | |
| Pewter | #81A794 | rgb(129, 167, 148) | hsl(150, 18%, 58%) | oklch(69.5% 0.050 163) | |
| Jade | #3EA386 | rgb(62, 163, 134) | hsl(163, 45%, 44%) | oklch(64.8% 0.104 171) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its complementary hue relationship and a soft light-to-dark ladder (76% down to 44% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Dusty Rose (#DFA7AC) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Jade (#3EA386) on #DFA7AC gives 1.51:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Lilac (#C1A3D3) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Pewter (#81A794) for highlights, badges and hover states.
No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Macramé Jade & Lilac
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: under protanopia, Dusty Rose and Pewter, Dusty Rose and Jade become hard to tell apart, so do not rely on that pair alone to carry meaning.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#DFA7AC on #3EA386 | Aa | 1.51:1 | Fail |
#C1A3D3 on #3EA386 | Aa | 1.39:1 | Fail |
#DFA7AC on #81A794 | Aa | 1.3:1 | Fail |
#C1A3D3 on #81A794 | Aa | 1.2:1 | Fail |
#81A794 on #3EA386 | Aa | 1.16:1 | Fail |
#DFA7AC on #C1A3D3 | Aa | 1.09:1 | Fail |