Royal Amethyst & Magenta is a vivid analogous color palette tagged dark, vibrant, neon. Analogous neighbors on the wheel (Magenta, Amethyst) give it a natural, low-tension flow. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obsidian | #12002B | rgb(18, 0, 43) | hsl(265, 100%, 8%) | oklch(15.6% 0.085 297) | |
| Magenta | #AE0076 | rgb(174, 0, 118) | hsl(319, 100%, 34%) | oklch(49.7% 0.209 348) | |
| Amethyst | #B266FF | rgb(178, 102, 255) | hsl(270, 100%, 70%) | oklch(66.5% 0.221 304) | |
| Lavender | #F2E6FF | rgb(242, 230, 255) | hsl(269, 100%, 95%) | oklch(94.2% 0.036 307) |
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 (95% down to 8% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Lavender (#F2E6FF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Obsidian (#12002B) on #F2E6FF gives 16.54:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Magenta (#AE0076) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (5.73:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Amethyst (#B266FF) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Obsidian on Lavender at 16.54:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Royal Amethyst & Magenta
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#12002B on #F2E6FF | Aa | 16.54:1 | AAA |
#12002B on #B266FF | Aa | 5.88:1 | AA |
#AE0076 on #F2E6FF | Aa | 5.73:1 | AA |
#12002B on #AE0076 | Aa | 2.89:1 | Fail |
#B266FF on #F2E6FF | Aa | 2.81:1 | Fail |
#AE0076 on #B266FF | Aa | 2.04:1 | Fail |