Pixel Dream is a vivid split color palette tagged vibrant, neon, cold. The hues span about 115°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. The overall temperature is cool.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grape | #7400B8 | rgb(116, 0, 184) | hsl(278, 100%, 36%) | oklch(44.7% 0.233 305) | |
| Slate Blue | #5E60CE | rgb(94, 96, 206) | hsl(239, 53%, 59%) | oklch(54.6% 0.166 279) | |
| Cyan | #4EA8DE | rgb(78, 168, 222) | hsl(203, 69%, 59%) | oklch(69.9% 0.117 238) | |
| Aquamarine | #80FFDB | rgb(128, 255, 219) | hsl(163, 100%, 75%) | oklch(91.7% 0.125 173) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (36% to 75%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Aquamarine (#80FFDB) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Grape (#7400B8) on #80FFDB gives 7.08:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Cyan (#4EA8DE) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Slate Blue (#5E60CE) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Grape on Aquamarine at 7.08:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Pixel Dream
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#7400B8 on #80FFDB | Aa | 7.08:1 | AAA |
#5E60CE on #80FFDB | Aa | 4.27:1 | AA large only |
#7400B8 on #4EA8DE | Aa | 3.28:1 | AA large only |
#4EA8DE on #80FFDB | Aa | 2.16:1 | Fail |
#5E60CE on #4EA8DE | Aa | 1.98:1 | Fail |
#7400B8 on #5E60CE | Aa | 1.66:1 | Fail |