#825A7DPlum
#C27C6AClay
#D598A7Lilac
#CEAA85Khaki

Nostalgic Clay & Lilac color palette

VintageRetroMutedWarmEarthyPink
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Nostalgic Clay & Lilac is a split color palette tagged vintage, retro, muted. The hues span about 82°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. The overall temperature is warm.

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SwatchNameHEXRGBHSLOKLCH
Plum#825A7Drgb(130, 90, 125)hsl(308, 18%, 43%)oklch(52.2% 0.073 331)
Clay#C27C6Argb(194, 124, 106)hsl(12, 42%, 59%)oklch(65.5% 0.092 35)
Lilac#D598A7rgb(213, 152, 167)hsl(345, 42%, 72%)oklch(74.3% 0.075 3)
Khaki#CEAA85rgb(206, 170, 133)hsl(30, 43%, 66%)oklch(76.1% 0.065 67)

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 (72% down to 43% lightness). A natural fit for wellness, organic and outdoor brands.

  • Background: Khaki (#CEAA85) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
  • Text: Plum (#825A7D) on #CEAA85 gives 2.62:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
  • Primary: Clay (#C27C6A) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
  • Accent: Lilac (#D598A7) for highlights, badges and hover states.

No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.

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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

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Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.

Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors

PairSampleRatioLevel
#825A7D on #CEAA85Aa2.62:1Fail
#825A7D on #D598A7Aa2.39:1Fail
#825A7D on #C27C6AAa1.72:1Fail
#C27C6A on #CEAA85Aa1.52:1Fail
#C27C6A on #D598A7Aa1.39:1Fail
#D598A7 on #CEAA85Aa1.09:1Fail

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