#5B3DF5
#8E6BFF
#FF8FB1
#FFD1DC
#F0E8FFLavender
#B57EFFOrchid
#A23BA0Plum
#45303CJet
Velvet Orchid & Plum is a vivid analogous color palette tagged vibrant, purple. Analogous neighbors on the wheel (Orchid, Plum, Jet) give it a natural, low-tension flow. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lavender | #F0E8FF | rgb(240, 232, 255) | hsl(261, 100%, 95%) | oklch(94.4% 0.032 302) | |
| Orchid | #B57EFF | rgb(181, 126, 255) | hsl(266, 100%, 75%) | oklch(70.3% 0.187 301) | |
| Plum | #A23BA0 | rgb(162, 59, 160) | hsl(301, 47%, 43%) | oklch(53.5% 0.181 329) | |
| Jet | #45303C | rgb(69, 48, 60) | hsl(326, 18%, 23%) | oklch(33.8% 0.036 344) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its analogous hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (95% down to 23% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Lavender (#F0E8FF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Jet (#45303C) on #F0E8FF gives 10.16:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Orchid (#B57EFF) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Plum (#A23BA0) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Lavender on Jet at 10.16:1.
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
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Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#F0E8FF on #45303C | Aa | 10.16:1 | AAA |
#F0E8FF on #A23BA0 | Aa | 4.82:1 | AA |
#B57EFF on #45303C | Aa | 4.25:1 | AA large only |
#F0E8FF on #B57EFF | Aa | 2.39:1 | Fail |
#A23BA0 on #45303C | Aa | 2.11:1 | Fail |
#B57EFF on #A23BA0 | Aa | 2.01:1 | Fail |
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