Velvet Iris & Grape is a vivid monochromatic color palette tagged cold, vibrant, neon. All four colors sit within 5° 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.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grape | #5341A4 | rgb(83, 65, 164) | hsl(251, 43%, 45%) | oklch(45.0% 0.153 287) | |
| Iris | #5D33DA | rgb(93, 51, 218) | hsl(255, 69%, 53%) | oklch(48.7% 0.234 285) | |
| Wisteria | #AA98FF | rgb(170, 152, 255) | hsl(250, 100%, 80%) | oklch(73.7% 0.147 290) | |
| Frost | #F1EFFC | rgb(241, 239, 252) | hsl(249, 68%, 96%) | oklch(95.7% 0.017 293) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 3 chromatic colors, Wisteria takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 45% to 96%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Frost (#F1EFFC) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Grape (#5341A4) on #F1EFFC gives 6.95:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Wisteria (#AA98FF) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Iris (#5D33DA) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Grape on Frost at 6.95:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Velvet Iris & 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: under tritanopia, Grape and Iris become hard to tell apart, so do not rely on that pair alone to carry meaning.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#5341A4 on #F1EFFC | Aa | 6.95:1 | AA |
#5D33DA on #F1EFFC | Aa | 6.27:1 | AA |
#5341A4 on #AA98FF | Aa | 3.25:1 | AA large only |
#5D33DA on #AA98FF | Aa | 2.93:1 | Fail |
#AA98FF on #F1EFFC | Aa | 2.14:1 | Fail |
#5341A4 on #5D33DA | Aa | 1.11:1 | Fail |