Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plum | #784C7B | rgb(120, 76, 123) | hsl(296, 24%, 39%) | oklch(48.4% 0.090 325) | |
| Lilac | #B98CB6 | rgb(185, 140, 182) | hsl(304, 24%, 64%) | oklch(69.7% 0.079 329) | |
| Thistle | #E8C2D5 | rgb(232, 194, 213) | hsl(330, 45%, 84%) | oklch(85.2% 0.050 347) | |
| Linen | #F6EFE8 | rgb(246, 239, 232) | hsl(30, 44%, 94%) | oklch(95.6% 0.012 68) |
Why it works and how to use it
Plum & Lilac Echo is a split color palette tagged muted, romantic, purple. The hues span about 94°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. The overall temperature is warm.
It works because the lightness range is wide (39% to 94%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Linen (#F6EFE8) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Plum (#784C7B) on #F6EFE8 gives 5.91:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Thistle (#E8C2D5) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Lilac (#B98CB6) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Plum on Linen at 5.91:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Plum & Lilac Echo
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.
Palette card

Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#784C7B on #F6EFE8 | Aa | 5.91:1 | AA |
#784C7B on #E8C2D5 | Aa | 4.2:1 | AA large only |
#B98CB6 on #F6EFE8 | Aa | 2.46:1 | Fail |
#784C7B on #B98CB6 | Aa | 2.4:1 | Fail |
#B98CB6 on #E8C2D5 | Aa | 1.75:1 | Fail |
#E8C2D5 on #F6EFE8 | Aa | 1.41:1 | Fail |