Scarlet Orchid & Raisin is a complementary color palette tagged modern, minimal, white. Near-complementary hues (about 167° apart) make this a high-contrast, attention-grabbing combination. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | #FFFDFC | rgb(255, 253, 252) | hsl(20, 100%, 99%) | oklch(99.5% 0.003 49) | |
| Almond | #EDE0DB | rgb(237, 224, 219) | hsl(17, 33%, 89%) | oklch(91.6% 0.016 42) | |
| Orchid | #D07AEA | rgb(208, 122, 234) | hsl(286, 73%, 70%) | oklch(71.4% 0.179 318) | |
| Raisin | #1F2933 | rgb(31, 41, 51) | hsl(210, 24%, 16%) | oklch(27.6% 0.023 249) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 3 chromatic colors, Orchid takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 16% to 99%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: White (#FFFDFC) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Raisin (#1F2933) on #FFFDFC gives 14.55:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Orchid (#D07AEA) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Almond (#EDE0DB) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is White on Raisin at 14.55:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Scarlet Orchid & Raisin
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 deuteranopia, White and Almond 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#FFFDFC on #1F2933 | Aa | 14.55:1 | AAA |
#EDE0DB on #1F2933 | Aa | 11.44:1 | AAA |
#D07AEA on #1F2933 | Aa | 5.38:1 | AA |
#FFFDFC on #D07AEA | Aa | 2.71:1 | Fail |
#EDE0DB on #D07AEA | Aa | 2.13:1 | Fail |
#FFFDFC on #EDE0DB | Aa | 1.27:1 | Fail |