#10002B
#5A189A
#9D4EDD
#E0AAFF
#050013Obsidian
#420077Indigo
#822FBFGrape
#CC97EAWisteria
Velvet Grape & Indigo is a vivid dark, monochromatic color palette tagged dark, vibrant, cold. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Obsidian down to Wisteria. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. The overall temperature is cool.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obsidian | #050013 | rgb(5, 0, 19) | hsl(256, 100%, 4%) | oklch(10.0% 0.055 295) | |
| Indigo | #420077 | rgb(66, 0, 119) | hsl(273, 100%, 23%) | oklch(31.5% 0.168 300) | |
| Grape | #822FBF | rgb(130, 47, 191) | hsl(275, 61%, 47%) | oklch(49.9% 0.212 306) | |
| Wisteria | #CC97EA | rgb(204, 151, 234) | hsl(278, 66%, 75%) | oklch(75.6% 0.128 313) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its monochromatic hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (75% down to 4% lightness). A natural fit for dark-mode interfaces and gaming.
- Background: Wisteria (#CC97EA) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Obsidian (#050013) on #CC97EA gives 9.04:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Indigo (#420077) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (6.13:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Grape (#822FBF) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Obsidian on Wisteria at 9.04:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
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Color blindness simulation
#050013
#420077
#822FBF
#CC97EA
Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#050013 on #CC97EA | Aa | 9.04:1 | AAA |
#420077 on #CC97EA | Aa | 6.13:1 | AA |
#050013 on #822FBF | Aa | 3.06:1 | AA large only |
#822FBF on #CC97EA | Aa | 2.95:1 | Fail |
#420077 on #822FBF | Aa | 2.07:1 | Fail |
#050013 on #420077 | Aa | 1.47:1 | Fail |
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