Royal Amethyst & Baby Blue is a light, split color palette tagged gradient, cold, purple. A split scheme: Amethyst plays against Periwinkle across roughly 79° of hue. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. The overall temperature is cool.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amethyst | #BD5BD4 | rgb(189, 91, 212) | hsl(289, 58%, 59%) | oklch(63.7% 0.196 320) | |
| Baby Blue | #8EC5FC | rgb(142, 197, 252) | hsl(210, 95%, 77%) | oklch(80.6% 0.097 249) | |
| Periwinkle | #E0C3FC | rgb(224, 195, 252) | hsl(271, 90%, 88%) | oklch(86.0% 0.083 308) | |
| White | #FDFDFD | rgb(253, 253, 253) | hsl(0, 0%, 99%) | oklch(99.4% 0.000 0) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (59% to 99%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: White (#FDFDFD) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Amethyst (#BD5BD4) on #FDFDFD gives 3.68:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Baby Blue (#8EC5FC) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Periwinkle (#E0C3FC) for highlights, badges and hover states.
No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Royal Amethyst & Baby Blue
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: under protanopia and deuteranopia, Baby Blue and Periwinkle become hard to tell apart, so do not rely on that pair alone to carry meaning.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#BD5BD4 on #FDFDFD | Aa | 3.68:1 | AA large only |
#BD5BD4 on #E0C3FC | Aa | 2.38:1 | Fail |
#BD5BD4 on #8EC5FC | Aa | 2.06:1 | Fail |
#8EC5FC on #FDFDFD | Aa | 1.79:1 | Fail |
#E0C3FC on #FDFDFD | Aa | 1.54:1 | Fail |
#8EC5FC on #E0C3FC | Aa | 1.16:1 | Fail |