Mauve & Fog Glow is a neutral-based color palette tagged modern, minimal, white. Built almost entirely from neutrals, with Mauve (#C8A8FF) as the single point of color. 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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Why it works and how to use it
Two of the four colors are near-neutral, which leaves room for Mauve to lead. Lightness runs from 11% to 98%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Snow (#FAFAF8) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Raisin (#1E1E1C) on #FAFAF8 gives 15.98:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Mauve (#C8A8FF) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Fog (#D9D9D4) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Snow on Raisin at 15.98:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Mauve & Fog Glow
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#FAFAF8 on #1E1E1C | Aa | 15.98:1 | AAA |
#D9D9D4 on #1E1E1C | Aa | 11.79:1 | AAA |
#C8A8FF on #1E1E1C | Aa | 8.35:1 | AAA |
#FAFAF8 on #C8A8FF | Aa | 1.91:1 | Fail |
#D9D9D4 on #C8A8FF | Aa | 1.41:1 | Fail |
#FAFAF8 on #D9D9D4 | Aa | 1.36:1 | Fail |