Moss & Plum Purple Shore is a vivid dark, complementary color palette tagged dark, black, purple. Plum Purple and Ballet sit nearly opposite on the color wheel, so the pairing has real energy; keep one as the accent. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obsidian | #12071A | rgb(18, 7, 26) | hsl(275, 58%, 6%) | oklch(15.7% 0.042 309) | |
| Plum Purple | #582C66 | rgb(88, 44, 102) | hsl(286, 40%, 29%) | oklch(37.7% 0.107 317) | |
| Moss | #919F00 | rgb(145, 159, 0) | hsl(65, 100%, 31%) | oklch(66.8% 0.153 116) | |
| Ballet | #FFD1E8 | rgb(255, 209, 232) | hsl(330, 100%, 91%) | oklch(90.7% 0.059 347) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its complementary hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (91% down to 6% lightness). A natural fit for dark-mode interfaces and gaming.
- Background: Ballet (#FFD1E8) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Obsidian (#12071A) on #FFD1E8 gives 14.51:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Moss (#919F00) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Plum Purple (#582C66) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Obsidian on Ballet at 14.51:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Moss & Plum Purple Shore
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#12071A on #FFD1E8 | Aa | 14.51:1 | AAA |
#582C66 on #FFD1E8 | Aa | 7.9:1 | AAA |
#12071A on #919F00 | Aa | 6.69:1 | AA |
#582C66 on #919F00 | Aa | 3.64:1 | AA large only |
#919F00 on #FFD1E8 | Aa | 2.17:1 | Fail |
#12071A on #582C66 | Aa | 1.84:1 | Fail |