Ruby Orchid & Purple is a monochromatic color palette tagged modern, vibrant, neon. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Purple down to White. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. The overall temperature is warm.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purple | #971C8A | rgb(151, 28, 138) | hsl(306, 69%, 35%) | oklch(47.8% 0.194 333) | |
| Orchid | #E344C0 | rgb(227, 68, 192) | hsl(313, 74%, 58%) | oklch(65.4% 0.232 338) | |
| Cotton Candy | #F0B4E0 | rgb(240, 180, 224) | hsl(316, 67%, 82%) | oklch(83.8% 0.090 336) | |
| White | #FDFDFD | rgb(253, 253, 253) | hsl(0, 0%, 99%) | oklch(99.4% 0.000 0) |
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 (99% down to 35% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: White (#FDFDFD) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Purple (#971C8A) on #FDFDFD gives 7.25:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Orchid (#E344C0) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (3.53:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Cotton Candy (#F0B4E0) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Purple on White at 7.25:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Ruby Orchid & Purple
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#971C8A on #FDFDFD | Aa | 7.25:1 | AAA |
#971C8A on #F0B4E0 | Aa | 4.32:1 | AA large only |
#E344C0 on #FDFDFD | Aa | 3.53:1 | AA large only |
#E344C0 on #F0B4E0 | Aa | 2.1:1 | Fail |
#971C8A on #E344C0 | Aa | 2.05:1 | Fail |
#F0B4E0 on #FDFDFD | Aa | 1.68:1 | Fail |