Playful Orchid & Wisteria is a vivid light, split color palette tagged kids, happy, vibrant. The hues span about 85°, 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. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Periwinkle | #D8CDFF | rgb(216, 205, 255) | hsl(253, 100%, 90%) | oklch(87.3% 0.069 295) | |
| Wisteria | #A7B7FF | rgb(167, 183, 255) | hsl(229, 100%, 83%) | oklch(79.4% 0.104 274) | |
| Orchid | #F57CD9 | rgb(245, 124, 217) | hsl(314, 86%, 72%) | oklch(75.3% 0.183 337) | |
| Orchid | #BC74D7 | rgb(188, 116, 215) | hsl(284, 55%, 65%) | oklch(67.3% 0.159 316) |
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 (90% down to 65% lightness). A natural fit for children's products and playful apps.
- Background: Periwinkle (#D8CDFF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Orchid (#BC74D7) on #D8CDFF gives 2.13:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Wisteria (#A7B7FF) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Orchid (#F57CD9) 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 Playful Orchid & Wisteria
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 protanopia and deuteranopia, Periwinkle and Wisteria, Orchid and Orchid 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#D8CDFF on #BC74D7 | Aa | 2.13:1 | Fail |
#A7B7FF on #BC74D7 | Aa | 1.64:1 | Fail |
#D8CDFF on #F57CD9 | Aa | 1.61:1 | Fail |
#F57CD9 on #BC74D7 | Aa | 1.32:1 | Fail |
#D8CDFF on #A7B7FF | Aa | 1.3:1 | Fail |
#A7B7FF on #F57CD9 | Aa | 1.24:1 | Fail |