Sunny Grape & Pistachio is a complementary color palette tagged cold, purple, green. Indigo and Linen sit nearly opposite on the color wheel, so the pairing has real energy; keep one as the accent. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indigo | #3F195F | rgb(63, 25, 95) | hsl(273, 58%, 24%) | oklch(31.0% 0.119 305) | |
| Grape | #7F38AE | rgb(127, 56, 174) | hsl(276, 51%, 45%) | oklch(49.3% 0.183 309) | |
| Pistachio | #8DC668 | rgb(141, 198, 104) | hsl(96, 45%, 59%) | oklch(76.6% 0.139 134) | |
| Linen | #F6F3EA | rgb(246, 243, 234) | hsl(45, 40%, 94%) | oklch(96.4% 0.012 92) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its complementary hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (94% down to 24% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Linen (#F6F3EA) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Indigo (#3F195F) on #F6F3EA gives 12.49:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Grape (#7F38AE) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (6.15:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Pistachio (#8DC668) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Indigo on Linen at 12.49:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Sunny Grape & Pistachio
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#3F195F on #F6F3EA | Aa | 12.49:1 | AAA |
#3F195F on #8DC668 | Aa | 6.87:1 | AA |
#7F38AE on #F6F3EA | Aa | 6.15:1 | AA |
#7F38AE on #8DC668 | Aa | 3.38:1 | AA large only |
#3F195F on #7F38AE | Aa | 2.03:1 | Fail |
#8DC668 on #F6F3EA | Aa | 1.82:1 | Fail |