Quiet Terracotta & Eggplant is a split color palette tagged dark, muted, minimal. A split scheme: Raisin plays against Lavender across roughly 71° of hue. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raisin | #29171F | rgb(41, 23, 31) | hsl(333, 28%, 13%) | oklch(23.2% 0.032 352) | |
| Eggplant | #6C4A56 | rgb(108, 74, 86) | hsl(339, 19%, 36%) | oklch(45.0% 0.049 356) | |
| Terracotta | #D28894 | rgb(210, 136, 148) | hsl(350, 45%, 68%) | oklch(70.6% 0.092 9) | |
| Lavender | #F2E9F7 | rgb(242, 233, 247) | hsl(279, 47%, 94%) | oklch(94.5% 0.021 314) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its split hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (94% down to 13% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Lavender (#F2E9F7) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Raisin (#29171F) on #F2E9F7 gives 14.37:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Terracotta (#D28894) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Eggplant (#6C4A56) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Raisin on Lavender at 14.37:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Quiet Terracotta & Eggplant
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#29171F on #F2E9F7 | Aa | 14.37:1 | AAA |
#6C4A56 on #F2E9F7 | Aa | 6.46:1 | AA |
#29171F on #D28894 | Aa | 6.22:1 | AA |
#6C4A56 on #D28894 | Aa | 2.79:1 | Fail |
#D28894 on #F2E9F7 | Aa | 2.31:1 | Fail |
#29171F on #6C4A56 | Aa | 2.23:1 | Fail |