#6B2D5C
#F0386B
#FF5376
#F8C0C8
#971F4BBrick Red
#C978AABlush
#E8A1F4Mauve
#FFA89FMelon
Sunlit Brick Red & Mauve is a vivid split color palette tagged warm, purple. The hues span about 75°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. The overall temperature is warm.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brick Red | #971F4B | rgb(151, 31, 75) | hsl(338, 66%, 36%) | oklch(45.3% 0.157 4) | |
| Blush | #C978AA | rgb(201, 120, 170) | hsl(323, 43%, 63%) | oklch(67.5% 0.119 343) | |
| Mauve | #E8A1F4 | rgb(232, 161, 244) | hsl(291, 79%, 79%) | oklch(80.5% 0.136 322) | |
| Melon | #FFA89F | rgb(255, 168, 159) | hsl(6, 100%, 81%) | oklch(81.5% 0.104 26) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Mauve takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 36% to 81%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Melon (#FFA89F) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Brick Red (#971F4B) on #FFA89F gives 4.34:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Mauve (#E8A1F4) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Blush (#C978AA) for highlights, badges and hover states.
No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
#971F4B
#C978AA
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Color-blind check: under tritanopia, Mauve and Melon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#971F4B on #FFA89F | Aa | 4.34:1 | AA large only |
#971F4B on #E8A1F4 | Aa | 4.15:1 | AA large only |
#971F4B on #C978AA | Aa | 2.58:1 | Fail |
#C978AA on #FFA89F | Aa | 1.68:1 | Fail |
#C978AA on #E8A1F4 | Aa | 1.61:1 | Fail |
#E8A1F4 on #FFA89F | Aa | 1.05:1 | Fail |
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