Purple Tonal is a vivid monochromatic color palette tagged gradient, dark, cold. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Ink down to Lavender. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. The overall temperature is cool.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ink | #2B0A3D | rgb(43, 10, 61) | hsl(279, 72%, 14%) | oklch(23.2% 0.094 311) | |
| Grape | #643490 | rgb(100, 52, 144) | hsl(271, 47%, 38%) | oklch(43.3% 0.148 305) | |
| Amethyst | #9B5DE5 | rgb(155, 93, 229) | hsl(267, 72%, 63%) | oklch(61.1% 0.200 302) | |
| Lavender | #EBDCFB | rgb(235, 220, 251) | hsl(269, 79%, 92%) | oklch(91.6% 0.045 307) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its monochromatic hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (92% down to 14% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Lavender (#EBDCFB) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Ink (#2B0A3D) on #EBDCFB gives 13.32:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Amethyst (#9B5DE5) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (3.17:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Grape (#643490) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Ink on Lavender at 13.32:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Purple Tonal
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#2B0A3D on #EBDCFB | Aa | 13.32:1 | AAA |
#643490 on #EBDCFB | Aa | 6.64:1 | AA |
#2B0A3D on #9B5DE5 | Aa | 4.2:1 | AA large only |
#9B5DE5 on #EBDCFB | Aa | 3.17:1 | AA large only |
#643490 on #9B5DE5 | Aa | 2.09:1 | Fail |
#2B0A3D on #643490 | Aa | 2.01:1 | Fail |