Nordic Slate Blue & Mulberry is a split color palette tagged vibrant, purple. A split scheme: Amethyst plays against Purple across roughly 83° 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amethyst | #A26ACD | rgb(162, 106, 205) | hsl(274, 50%, 61%) | oklch(62.4% 0.154 309) | |
| Mulberry | #CB5A8F | rgb(203, 90, 143) | hsl(332, 52%, 57%) | oklch(62.4% 0.154 353) | |
| Slate Blue | #6F5FCC | rgb(111, 95, 204) | hsl(249, 52%, 59%) | oklch(55.6% 0.163 287) | |
| Purple | #763070 | rgb(118, 48, 112) | hsl(305, 42%, 33%) | oklch(43.1% 0.129 331) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (33% to 61%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Amethyst (#A26ACD) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Purple (#763070) on #A26ACD gives 2.26:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Mulberry (#CB5A8F) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Slate Blue (#6F5FCC) 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 Nordic Slate Blue & Mulberry
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, Amethyst and Slate Blue 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#A26ACD on #763070 | Aa | 2.26:1 | Fail |
#CB5A8F on #763070 | Aa | 2.22:1 | Fail |
#6F5FCC on #763070 | Aa | 1.72:1 | Fail |
#A26ACD on #6F5FCC | Aa | 1.31:1 | Fail |
#CB5A8F on #6F5FCC | Aa | 1.29:1 | Fail |
#A26ACD on #CB5A8F | Aa | 1.02:1 | Fail |