Mauve & Mocha Drift is a split color palette tagged modern, purple, gray. A split scheme: Mauve plays against Mocha across roughly 93° 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mauve | #EEABE1 | rgb(238, 171, 225) | hsl(312, 66%, 80%) | oklch(82.1% 0.105 334) | |
| Silver | #BFBAC2 | rgb(191, 186, 194) | hsl(278, 6%, 75%) | oklch(79.5% 0.012 313) | |
| Slate | #8784AB | rgb(135, 132, 171) | hsl(245, 19%, 59%) | oklch(63.0% 0.058 288) | |
| Mocha | #A96C82 | rgb(169, 108, 130) | hsl(338, 26%, 54%) | oklch(60.3% 0.083 357) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its split hue relationship and a soft light-to-dark ladder (80% down to 54% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Mauve (#EEABE1) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Mocha (#A96C82) on #EEABE1 gives 2.24:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Slate (#8784AB) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Silver (#BFBAC2) 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 Mauve & Mocha Drift
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 and deuteranopia, Mauve and Silver, Slate and Mocha 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#EEABE1 on #A96C82 | Aa | 2.24:1 | Fail |
#BFBAC2 on #A96C82 | Aa | 2.14:1 | Fail |
#EEABE1 on #8784AB | Aa | 1.95:1 | Fail |
#BFBAC2 on #8784AB | Aa | 1.86:1 | Fail |
#8784AB on #A96C82 | Aa | 1.15:1 | Fail |
#EEABE1 on #BFBAC2 | Aa | 1.05:1 | Fail |