What are the hex codes in the Muted Eggplant & Heather palette?

The Muted Eggplant & Heather color palette consists of Fog #DCD5E2, Heather #C1AED9, Putty #DFBBA4, Eggplant #4B3866.

How should I use the Muted Eggplant & Heather palette on a website?

Use Fog #DCD5E2 as the background, Eggplant #4B3866 for text, Putty #DFBBA4 for buttons and links, and Heather #C1AED9 for accents. 3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Fog on Eggplant at 7.13:1.

Which colors in Muted Eggplant & Heather have enough contrast for text?

The highest-contrast pair is #DCD5E2 on #4B3866 with a ratio of 7.13:1, which passes WCAG AA for normal text.

#DCD5E2Fog

#C1AED9Heather

#DFBBA4Putty

#4B3866Eggplant

Muted Eggplant & Heather color palette

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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

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.

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.

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A palette preview that turns four colors into a page, so you can judge hierarchy, contrast and mood before you commit.

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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.

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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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