Velvet Grape is a vivid monochromatic color palette tagged dark, luxury, cold. All four colors sit within 4° of hue, so the scheme reads as one color explored across light and dark. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. The overall temperature is cool.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licorice | #14101F | rgb(20, 16, 31) | hsl(256, 32%, 9%) | oklch(18.6% 0.030 296) | |
| Eggplant | #4D4365 | rgb(77, 67, 101) | hsl(258, 20%, 33%) | oklch(40.8% 0.057 297) | |
| Amethyst | #8E6BFF | rgb(142, 107, 255) | hsl(254, 100%, 71%) | oklch(63.7% 0.210 290) | |
| Lavender | #EEE9FF | rgb(238, 233, 255) | hsl(254, 100%, 96%) | oklch(94.4% 0.030 296) |
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 (96% down to 9% lightness). A natural fit for premium branding and packaging.
- Background: Lavender (#EEE9FF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Licorice (#14101F) on #EEE9FF gives 15.78:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Amethyst (#8E6BFF) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (3.11:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Eggplant (#4D4365) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Licorice on Lavender at 15.78:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Velvet Grape
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#14101F on #EEE9FF | Aa | 15.78:1 | AAA |
#4D4365 on #EEE9FF | Aa | 7.69:1 | AAA |
#14101F on #8E6BFF | Aa | 5.07:1 | AA |
#8E6BFF on #EEE9FF | Aa | 3.11:1 | AA large only |
#4D4365 on #8E6BFF | Aa | 2.47:1 | Fail |
#14101F on #4D4365 | Aa | 2.05:1 | Fail |