Plum & Lilac Trail is a analogous color palette tagged warm, purple, white. Analogous neighbors on the wheel (Plum Purple, Plum, Lilac) give it a natural, low-tension flow. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. The overall temperature is warm.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plum Purple | #673857 | rgb(103, 56, 87) | hsl(320, 30%, 31%) | oklch(41.0% 0.079 341) | |
| Plum | #9C5688 | rgb(156, 86, 136) | hsl(317, 29%, 47%) | oklch(55.2% 0.113 339) | |
| Lilac | #D48DB3 | rgb(212, 141, 179) | hsl(328, 45%, 69%) | oklch(72.6% 0.099 347) | |
| Eggshell | #F7E8DE | rgb(247, 232, 222) | hsl(24, 61%, 92%) | oklch(94.0% 0.021 56) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its analogous hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (92% down to 31% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Eggshell (#F7E8DE) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Plum Purple (#673857) on #F7E8DE gives 7.7:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Lilac (#D48DB3) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Plum (#9C5688) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Plum Purple on Eggshell at 7.7:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Plum & Lilac Trail
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#673857 on #F7E8DE | Aa | 7.7:1 | AAA |
#9C5688 on #F7E8DE | Aa | 4.28:1 | AA large only |
#673857 on #D48DB3 | Aa | 3.62:1 | AA large only |
#D48DB3 on #F7E8DE | Aa | 2.12:1 | Fail |
#9C5688 on #D48DB3 | Aa | 2.01:1 | Fail |
#673857 on #9C5688 | Aa | 1.8:1 | Fail |