Synth Mauve & Cornflower is a vivid split color palette tagged cyberpunk, cold, black. A split scheme: Steel Blue plays against Mauve across roughly 97° of hue. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. The overall temperature is cool.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obsidian | #00131D | rgb(0, 19, 29) | hsl(201, 100%, 6%) | oklch(17.5% 0.035 231) | |
| Steel Blue | #008AC5 | rgb(0, 138, 197) | hsl(198, 100%, 39%) | oklch(60.1% 0.132 237) | |
| Cornflower | #84A7FF | rgb(132, 167, 255) | hsl(223, 100%, 76%) | oklch(73.9% 0.134 267) | |
| Mauve | #F591FF | rgb(245, 145, 255) | hsl(295, 100%, 78%) | oklch(79.9% 0.182 324) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (6% to 78%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Mauve (#F591FF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Obsidian (#00131D) on #F591FF gives 9.34:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Steel Blue (#008AC5) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Cornflower (#84A7FF) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Obsidian on Mauve at 9.34:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Synth Mauve & Cornflower
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 protanopia, Cornflower and Mauve 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#00131D on #F591FF | Aa | 9.34:1 | AAA |
#00131D on #84A7FF | Aa | 8.06:1 | AAA |
#00131D on #008AC5 | Aa | 4.9:1 | AA |
#008AC5 on #F591FF | Aa | 1.91:1 | Fail |
#008AC5 on #84A7FF | Aa | 1.65:1 | Fail |
#84A7FF on #F591FF | Aa | 1.16:1 | Fail |