Royal Grape & Orchid is a vivid monochromatic color palette tagged dark, vibrant, cold. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Ink down to Periwinkle. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. The overall temperature is cool.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Periwinkle | #D8BFFF | rgb(216, 191, 255) | hsl(263, 100%, 87%) | oklch(84.7% 0.091 302) | |
| Orchid | #B37BF7 | rgb(179, 123, 247) | hsl(267, 89%, 73%) | oklch(69.2% 0.181 303) | |
| Grape | #7B31BA | rgb(123, 49, 186) | hsl(272, 58%, 46%) | oklch(48.9% 0.203 304) | |
| Ink | #240042 | rgb(36, 0, 66) | hsl(273, 100%, 13%) | oklch(21.3% 0.112 302) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (13% to 87%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Periwinkle (#D8BFFF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Ink (#240042) on #D8BFFF gives 11.11:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Orchid (#B37BF7) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Grape (#7B31BA) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Periwinkle on Ink at 11.11:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Royal Grape & Orchid
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#D8BFFF on #240042 | Aa | 11.11:1 | AAA |
#B37BF7 on #240042 | Aa | 6.15:1 | AA |
#D8BFFF on #7B31BA | Aa | 4.29:1 | AA large only |
#7B31BA on #240042 | Aa | 2.59:1 | Fail |
#B37BF7 on #7B31BA | Aa | 2.37:1 | Fail |
#D8BFFF on #B37BF7 | Aa | 1.81:1 | Fail |