What are the hex codes in the Velvet Orchid & Plum palette?

The Velvet Orchid & Plum color palette consists of Lavender #F0E8FF, Orchid #B57EFF, Plum #A23BA0, Jet #45303C.

How should I use the Velvet Orchid & Plum palette on a website?

Use Lavender #F0E8FF as the background, Jet #45303C for text, Orchid #B57EFF for buttons and links, and Plum #A23BA0 for accents. 2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Lavender on Jet at 10.16:1.

Which colors in Velvet Orchid & Plum have enough contrast for text?

The highest-contrast pair is #F0E8FF on #45303C with a ratio of 10.16:1, which passes WCAG AA for normal text.

#F0E8FFLavender

#B57EFFOrchid

#A23BA0Plum

#45303CJet

Velvet Orchid & Plum color palette

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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

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.

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

#F0E8FF

#B57EFF

#A23BA0

#45303C

Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.

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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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