Orchid & Plum Purple Tale is a monochromatic color palette tagged warm, white, purple. All four colors sit within 14° of hue, so the scheme reads as one color explored across light and dark. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke | #F5F1FB | rgb(245, 241, 251) | hsl(264, 56%, 96%) | oklch(96.4% 0.014 304) | |
| Bubblegum | #ECC6DB | rgb(236, 198, 219) | hsl(327, 50%, 85%) | oklch(86.5% 0.051 344) | |
| Orchid | #C978AE | rgb(201, 120, 174) | hsl(320, 43%, 63%) | oklch(67.7% 0.122 341) | |
| Plum Purple | #5B224F | rgb(91, 34, 79) | hsl(313, 46%, 25%) | oklch(35.3% 0.103 337) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (25% to 96%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Smoke (#F5F1FB) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Plum Purple (#5B224F) on #F5F1FB gives 10.56:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Bubblegum (#ECC6DB) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Orchid (#C978AE) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Smoke on Plum Purple at 10.56:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Orchid & Plum Purple Tale
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#F5F1FB on #5B224F | Aa | 10.56:1 | AAA |
#ECC6DB on #5B224F | Aa | 7.65:1 | AAA |
#C978AE on #5B224F | Aa | 3.8:1 | AA large only |
#F5F1FB on #C978AE | Aa | 2.78:1 | Fail |
#ECC6DB on #C978AE | Aa | 2.02:1 | Fail |
#F5F1FB on #ECC6DB | Aa | 1.38:1 | Fail |