Orchid & Grape Breeze is a split color palette tagged vibrant, purple. A split scheme: Orchid plays against Plum Purple across roughly 81° 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchid | #CB71FF | rgb(203, 113, 255) | hsl(278, 100%, 72%) | oklch(70.7% 0.212 311) | |
| Magenta | #AF3261 | rgb(175, 50, 97) | hsl(337, 56%, 44%) | oklch(51.8% 0.165 2) | |
| Grape | #4E2AB5 | rgb(78, 42, 181) | hsl(256, 62%, 44%) | oklch(42.7% 0.202 286) | |
| Plum Purple | #5C3351 | rgb(92, 51, 81) | hsl(316, 29%, 28%) | oklch(38.3% 0.073 338) |
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 28% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Orchid (#CB71FF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Plum Purple (#5C3351) on #CB71FF gives 3.59:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Grape (#4E2AB5) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (3.16:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Magenta (#AF3261) 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 Orchid & Grape Breeze
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: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#CB71FF on #5C3351 | Aa | 3.59:1 | AA large only |
#CB71FF on #4E2AB5 | Aa | 3.16:1 | AA large only |
#CB71FF on #AF3261 | Aa | 2.13:1 | Fail |
#AF3261 on #5C3351 | Aa | 1.69:1 | Fail |
#AF3261 on #4E2AB5 | Aa | 1.49:1 | Fail |
#4E2AB5 on #5C3351 | Aa | 1.13:1 | Fail |