#CDB4DB
#FFC8DD
#FFAFCC
#BDE0FE
#DCD5E2Fog
#C1AED9Heather
#DFBBA4Putty
#4B3866Eggplant
Muted Eggplant & Heather is a split color palette tagged muted, purple. The hues span about 118°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fog | #DCD5E2 | rgb(220, 213, 226) | hsl(272, 18%, 86%) | oklch(88.2% 0.019 310) | |
| Heather | #C1AED9 | rgb(193, 174, 217) | hsl(267, 36%, 77%) | oklch(78.1% 0.064 305) | |
| Putty | #DFBBA4 | rgb(223, 187, 164) | hsl(23, 48%, 76%) | oklch(81.7% 0.052 54) | |
| Eggplant | #4B3866 | rgb(75, 56, 102) | hsl(265, 29%, 31%) | oklch(38.3% 0.079 302) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Putty takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 31% to 86%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Fog (#DCD5E2) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Eggplant (#4B3866) on #DCD5E2 gives 7.13:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Putty (#DFBBA4) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Heather (#C1AED9) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Fog on Eggplant at 7.13:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
#DCD5E2
#C1AED9
#DFBBA4
#4B3866
Color-blind check: under tritanopia, Heather and Putty 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#DCD5E2 on #4B3866 | Aa | 7.13:1 | AAA |
#DFBBA4 on #4B3866 | Aa | 5.73:1 | AA |
#C1AED9 on #4B3866 | Aa | 5.02:1 | AA |
#DCD5E2 on #C1AED9 | Aa | 1.42:1 | Fail |
#DCD5E2 on #DFBBA4 | Aa | 1.24:1 | Fail |
#C1AED9 on #DFBBA4 | Aa | 1.14:1 | Fail |
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