Pear & Wisteria Field is a vivid complementary color palette tagged cold, purple, black. Periwinkle and Wisteria sit nearly opposite on the color wheel, so the pairing has real energy; keep one as the accent. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Periwinkle | #D9D8FF | rgb(217, 216, 255) | hsl(242, 100%, 92%) | oklch(89.5% 0.053 286) | |
| Pear | #D9DF00 | rgb(217, 223, 0) | hsl(62, 100%, 44%) | oklch(87.0% 0.192 112) | |
| Wisteria | #B5A2FF | rgb(181, 162, 255) | hsl(252, 100%, 82%) | oklch(76.5% 0.132 292) | |
| Licorice | #0E120B | rgb(14, 18, 11) | hsl(94, 24%, 6%) | oklch(17.5% 0.015 132) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its complementary hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (92% down to 6% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Periwinkle (#D9D8FF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Licorice (#0E120B) on #D9D8FF gives 13.71:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Pear (#D9DF00) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Wisteria (#B5A2FF) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Periwinkle on Licorice at 13.71:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Pear & Wisteria Field
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: under tritanopia, Periwinkle and Pear 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#D9D8FF on #0E120B | Aa | 13.71:1 | AAA |
#D9DF00 on #0E120B | Aa | 13.07:1 | AAA |
#B5A2FF on #0E120B | Aa | 8.63:1 | AAA |
#D9D8FF on #B5A2FF | Aa | 1.59:1 | Fail |
#D9DF00 on #B5A2FF | Aa | 1.51:1 | Fail |
#D9D8FF on #D9DF00 | Aa | 1.05:1 | Fail |