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#4194F1
#DBD6FF
#EECEFFPeriwinkle
#A39ECFHeather
#C77EB1Orchid
#813B4FBrick Red
Orchid & Brick Red Muse color palette
Orchid & Brick Red Muse is a split color palette. The hues span about 97°, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Periwinkle | #EECEFF | rgb(238, 206, 255) | hsl(279, 100%, 90%) | oklch(89.4% 0.074 314) | |
| Heather | #A39ECF | rgb(163, 158, 207) | hsl(246, 34%, 72%) | oklch(72.1% 0.071 289) | |
| Orchid | #C77EB1 | rgb(199, 126, 177) | hsl(318, 39%, 64%) | oklch(68.5% 0.112 339) | |
| Brick Red | #813B4F | rgb(129, 59, 79) | hsl(343, 37%, 37%) | oklch(45.0% 0.099 4) |
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 (90% down to 37% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Periwinkle (#EECEFF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Brick Red (#813B4F) on #EECEFF gives 5.58:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Orchid (#C77EB1) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Heather (#A39ECF) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Periwinkle on Brick Red at 5.58:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
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Color blindness simulation
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#A39ECF
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Color-blind check: under protanopia and deuteranopia, Heather and Orchid 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#EECEFF on #813B4F | Aa | 5.58:1 | AA |
#A39ECF on #813B4F | Aa | 3.12:1 | AA large only |
#C77EB1 on #813B4F | Aa | 2.64:1 | Fail |
#EECEFF on #C77EB1 | Aa | 2.12:1 | Fail |
#EECEFF on #A39ECF | Aa | 1.79:1 | Fail |
#A39ECF on #C77EB1 | Aa | 1.18:1 | Fail |
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