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#9F54A6
#8C75C6
#DD92B2
#3A224FSpace
#77427FPlum
#DC7C91Watermelon
#FEE2E0Petal
October Watermelon & Plum is a split color palette tagged modern, purple, pink. The hues span about 92°, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Space | #3A224F | rgb(58, 34, 79) | hsl(272, 40%, 22%) | oklch(30.6% 0.082 307) | |
| Plum | #77427F | rgb(119, 66, 127) | hsl(292, 32%, 38%) | oklch(46.8% 0.113 322) | |
| Watermelon | #DC7C91 | rgb(220, 124, 145) | hsl(347, 58%, 67%) | oklch(69.7% 0.121 7) | |
| Petal | #FEE2E0 | rgb(254, 226, 224) | hsl(4, 94%, 94%) | oklch(93.5% 0.031 23) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its split hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (94% down to 22% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Petal (#FEE2E0) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Space (#3A224F) on #FEE2E0 gives 11.28:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Watermelon (#DC7C91) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Plum (#77427F) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Space on Petal at 11.28:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
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Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#3A224F on #FEE2E0 | Aa | 11.28:1 | AAA |
#77427F on #FEE2E0 | Aa | 5.98:1 | AA |
#3A224F on #DC7C91 | Aa | 4.82:1 | AA |
#77427F on #DC7C91 | Aa | 2.56:1 | Fail |
#DC7C91 on #FEE2E0 | Aa | 2.34:1 | Fail |
#3A224F on #77427F | Aa | 1.89:1 | Fail |
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