Magenta & Plum Dream is a vivid monochromatic color palette tagged luxury, warm, pink. All four colors sit within 3° of hue, so the scheme reads as one color explored across light and dark. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. The overall temperature is warm.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosewood | #52113B | rgb(82, 17, 59) | hsl(321, 66%, 19%) | oklch(30.7% 0.107 346) | |
| Plum | #8A2963 | rgb(138, 41, 99) | hsl(324, 54%, 35%) | oklch(44.8% 0.145 348) | |
| Magenta | #BC2282 | rgb(188, 34, 130) | hsl(323, 69%, 44%) | oklch(54.0% 0.205 348) | |
| Cotton Candy | #F5B4DC | rgb(245, 180, 220) | hsl(323, 76%, 83%) | oklch(84.2% 0.091 342) |
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 (83% down to 19% lightness). A natural fit for premium branding and packaging.
- Background: Cotton Candy (#F5B4DC) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Rosewood (#52113B) on #F5B4DC gives 8.28:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Magenta (#BC2282) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (3.37:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Plum (#8A2963) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Rosewood on Cotton Candy at 8.28:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Magenta & Plum Dream
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, Plum and Magenta 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#52113B on #F5B4DC | Aa | 8.28:1 | AAA |
#8A2963 on #F5B4DC | Aa | 4.83:1 | AA |
#BC2282 on #F5B4DC | Aa | 3.37:1 | AA large only |
#52113B on #BC2282 | Aa | 2.46:1 | Fail |
#52113B on #8A2963 | Aa | 1.72:1 | Fail |
#8A2963 on #BC2282 | Aa | 1.43:1 | Fail |