Macramé Salmon & Wisteria is a split color palette tagged boho, purple. A split scheme: Brick Red plays against Periwinkle across roughly 105° 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brick Red | #7E4F5B | rgb(126, 79, 91) | hsl(345, 23%, 40%) | oklch(48.4% 0.065 3) | |
| Salmon | #EA8671 | rgb(234, 134, 113) | hsl(10, 74%, 68%) | oklch(72.3% 0.127 33) | |
| Wisteria | #D38BC5 | rgb(211, 139, 197) | hsl(312, 45%, 69%) | oklch(72.8% 0.115 334) | |
| Periwinkle | #D5C3EE | rgb(213, 195, 238) | hsl(265, 56%, 85%) | oklch(84.6% 0.062 304) |
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 (85% down to 40% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Periwinkle (#D5C3EE) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Brick Red (#7E4F5B) on #D5C3EE gives 4.08:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Salmon (#EA8671) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Wisteria (#D38BC5) 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 Salmon & Wisteria
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 tritanopia, Salmon and Wisteria 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#7E4F5B on #D5C3EE | Aa | 4.08:1 | AA large only |
#7E4F5B on #D38BC5 | Aa | 2.62:1 | Fail |
#7E4F5B on #EA8671 | Aa | 2.58:1 | Fail |
#EA8671 on #D5C3EE | Aa | 1.58:1 | Fail |
#D38BC5 on #D5C3EE | Aa | 1.56:1 | Fail |
#EA8671 on #D38BC5 | Aa | 1.01:1 | Fail |