Twilight Cranberry & Mulberry is a split color palette tagged sunset, gradient, vibrant. The hues span about 75°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. The overall temperature is warm.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranberry | #9E004A | rgb(158, 0, 74) | hsl(332, 100%, 31%) | oklch(45.0% 0.181 4) | |
| Cranberry | #972926 | rgb(151, 41, 38) | hsl(2, 60%, 37%) | oklch(45.4% 0.146 26) | |
| Plum | #813E93 | rgb(129, 62, 147) | hsl(287, 41%, 41%) | oklch(48.6% 0.147 319) | |
| Mulberry | #C05C9F | rgb(192, 92, 159) | hsl(320, 44%, 56%) | oklch(61.7% 0.151 342) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its split hue relationship and a soft light-to-dark ladder (56% down to 31% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Mulberry (#C05C9F) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Cranberry (#9E004A) on #C05C9F gives 2.07:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Cranberry (#972926) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Plum (#813E93) for highlights, badges and hover states.
No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Twilight Cranberry & Mulberry
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#9E004A on #C05C9F | Aa | 2.07:1 | Fail |
#972926 on #C05C9F | Aa | 1.98:1 | Fail |
#813E93 on #C05C9F | Aa | 1.73:1 | Fail |
#9E004A on #813E93 | Aa | 1.19:1 | Fail |
#972926 on #813E93 | Aa | 1.14:1 | Fail |
#9E004A on #972926 | Aa | 1.04:1 | Fail |