#0F5C63
#2A8A8C
#9FD3CF
#F2F1EA
#A38ECFWisteria
#D3C6F2Periwinkle
#F2E8D5Eggshell
#4A4238Taupe
True Wisteria & Periwinkle is a complementary color palette tagged muted, cold. Wisteria and Eggshell 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.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisteria | #A38ECF | rgb(163, 142, 207) | hsl(259, 40%, 68%) | oklch(69.0% 0.096 299) | |
| Periwinkle | #D3C6F2 | rgb(211, 198, 242) | hsl(258, 63%, 86%) | oklch(85.1% 0.062 299) | |
| Eggshell | #F2E8D5 | rgb(242, 232, 213) | hsl(39, 53%, 89%) | oklch(93.4% 0.027 84) | |
| Taupe | #4A4238 | rgb(74, 66, 56) | hsl(33, 14%, 25%) | oklch(38.4% 0.020 73) |
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 (89% down to 25% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Eggshell (#F2E8D5) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Taupe (#4A4238) on #F2E8D5 gives 8.12:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Periwinkle (#D3C6F2) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Wisteria (#A38ECF) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Eggshell on Taupe at 8.12:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
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Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#F2E8D5 on #4A4238 | Aa | 8.12:1 | AAA |
#D3C6F2 on #4A4238 | Aa | 6.17:1 | AA |
#A38ECF on #4A4238 | Aa | 3.44:1 | AA large only |
#A38ECF on #F2E8D5 | Aa | 2.36:1 | Fail |
#A38ECF on #D3C6F2 | Aa | 1.79:1 | Fail |
#D3C6F2 on #F2E8D5 | Aa | 1.32:1 | Fail |
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