Paprika & Plum Purple Bloom is a vivid analogous color palette tagged autumn, warm, red. The hues stay within 51° of each other on the color wheel, which is why the palette feels cohesive rather than busy. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. The overall temperature is warm.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plum Purple | #712640 | rgb(113, 38, 64) | hsl(339, 50%, 30%) | oklch(38.9% 0.109 2) | |
| Paprika | #BB4643 | rgb(187, 70, 67) | hsl(2, 47%, 50%) | oklch(55.4% 0.152 25) | |
| Apricot | #F2C08F | rgb(242, 192, 143) | hsl(30, 79%, 75%) | oklch(84.1% 0.086 66) | |
| Snow | #FFF9F1 | rgb(255, 249, 241) | hsl(34, 100%, 97%) | oklch(98.5% 0.012 75) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 3 chromatic colors, Apricot takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 30% to 97%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Snow (#FFF9F1) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Plum Purple (#712640) on #FFF9F1 gives 9.78:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Apricot (#F2C08F) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Paprika (#BB4643) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Plum Purple on Snow at 9.78:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Paprika & Plum Purple Bloom
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#712640 on #FFF9F1 | Aa | 9.78:1 | AAA |
#712640 on #F2C08F | Aa | 6.19:1 | AA |
#BB4643 on #FFF9F1 | Aa | 4.93:1 | AA |
#BB4643 on #F2C08F | Aa | 3.12:1 | AA large only |
#712640 on #BB4643 | Aa | 1.98:1 | Fail |
#F2C08F on #FFF9F1 | Aa | 1.58:1 | Fail |