Velvet Blush & Eggplant is a analogous color palette tagged dark, minimal, black. The hues stay within 50° of each other on the color wheel, which is why the palette feels cohesive rather than busy. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obsidian | #100A14 | rgb(16, 10, 20) | hsl(276, 33%, 6%) | oklch(15.8% 0.023 311) | |
| Eggplant | #4E3756 | rgb(78, 55, 86) | hsl(285, 22%, 28%) | oklch(37.6% 0.059 317) | |
| Blush | #D56D98 | rgb(213, 109, 152) | hsl(335, 55%, 63%) | oklch(66.7% 0.139 355) | |
| Ballet | #F2D8E4 | rgb(242, 216, 228) | hsl(332, 50%, 90%) | oklch(90.7% 0.033 348) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (6% to 90%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Ballet (#F2D8E4) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Obsidian (#100A14) on #F2D8E4 gives 14.61:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Blush (#D56D98) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Eggplant (#4E3756) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Obsidian on Ballet at 14.61:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Velvet Blush & Eggplant
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#100A14 on #F2D8E4 | Aa | 14.61:1 | AAA |
#4E3756 on #F2D8E4 | Aa | 7.84:1 | AAA |
#100A14 on #D56D98 | Aa | 6.02:1 | AA |
#4E3756 on #D56D98 | Aa | 3.23:1 | AA large only |
#D56D98 on #F2D8E4 | Aa | 2.43:1 | Fail |
#100A14 on #4E3756 | Aa | 1.86:1 | Fail |