Plum & Thistle Breeze is a monochromatic color palette tagged muted, warm, purple. All four colors sit within 6° of hue, so the scheme reads as one color explored across light and dark. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plum Purple | #612E47 | rgb(97, 46, 71) | hsl(331, 36%, 28%) | oklch(37.8% 0.081 351) | |
| Plum | #9B5D79 | rgb(155, 93, 121) | hsl(333, 25%, 49%) | oklch(55.6% 0.088 352) | |
| Thistle | #DDAEC0 | rgb(221, 174, 192) | hsl(337, 41%, 77%) | oklch(79.8% 0.059 354) | |
| Frost | #F2F1FB | rgb(242, 241, 251) | hsl(246, 56%, 96%) | oklch(96.2% 0.013 291) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (28% to 96%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Frost (#F2F1FB) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Plum Purple (#612E47) on #F2F1FB gives 9.42:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Thistle (#DDAEC0) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Plum (#9B5D79) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Plum Purple on Frost at 9.42:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Plum & Thistle Breeze
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#612E47 on #F2F1FB | Aa | 9.42:1 | AAA |
#612E47 on #DDAEC0 | Aa | 5.47:1 | AA |
#9B5D79 on #F2F1FB | Aa | 4.43:1 | AA large only |
#9B5D79 on #DDAEC0 | Aa | 2.57:1 | Fail |
#612E47 on #9B5D79 | Aa | 2.13:1 | Fail |
#DDAEC0 on #F2F1FB | Aa | 1.72:1 | Fail |