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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raisin | #1F1E27 | rgb(31, 30, 39) | hsl(247, 13%, 14%) | oklch(24.0% 0.017 290) | |
| Dusk | #53516D | rgb(83, 81, 109) | hsl(244, 15%, 37%) | oklch(44.8% 0.046 288) | |
| Mauve | #BFADFF | rgb(191, 173, 255) | hsl(253, 100%, 84%) | oklch(79.3% 0.116 294) | |
| Snow | #FAF9FF | rgb(250, 249, 255) | hsl(250, 100%, 99%) | oklch(98.5% 0.008 294) |
Why it works and how to use it
Simple Mauve & Dusk is a neutral-based color palette tagged tech, dark, minimal. Built almost entirely from neutrals, with Mauve (#BFADFF) as the single point of color. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. The overall temperature is cool.
The palette holds together thanks to its neutral backbone and a strong light-to-dark ladder (99% down to 14% lightness). A natural fit for a SaaS landing page or dashboard.
- Background: Snow (#FAF9FF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Raisin (#1F1E27) on #FAF9FF gives 15.75:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Mauve (#BFADFF) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Dusk (#53516D) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Raisin on Snow at 15.75:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Simple Mauve & Dusk
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.
Palette card

Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#1F1E27 on #FAF9FF | Aa | 15.75:1 | AAA |
#1F1E27 on #BFADFF | Aa | 8.35:1 | AAA |
#53516D on #FAF9FF | Aa | 7.25:1 | AAA |
#53516D on #BFADFF | Aa | 3.85:1 | AA large only |
#1F1E27 on #53516D | Aa | 2.17:1 | Fail |
#BFADFF on #FAF9FF | Aa | 1.89:1 | Fail |