Velvet Rose & Magenta is a vivid dark, split color palette tagged neon, gradient, vibrant. The hues span about 73°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indigo | #4C0097 | rgb(76, 0, 151) | hsl(270, 100%, 30%) | oklch(36.2% 0.198 295) | |
| Grape | #8100A2 | rgb(129, 0, 162) | hsl(288, 100%, 32%) | oklch(44.7% 0.219 317) | |
| Magenta | #C00083 | rgb(192, 0, 131) | hsl(319, 100%, 38%) | oklch(53.5% 0.225 348) | |
| Rose | #FD2161 | rgb(253, 33, 97) | hsl(343, 98%, 56%) | oklch(64.2% 0.244 13) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (30% to 56%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for dark-mode interfaces and gaming.
- Background: Rose (#FD2161) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Indigo (#4C0097) on #FD2161 gives 3.17:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Grape (#8100A2) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Magenta (#C00083) for highlights, badges and hover states.
No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Velvet Rose & Magenta
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 protanopia and deuteranopia, Indigo and Grape, Grape and Magenta 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#4C0097 on #FD2161 | Aa | 3.17:1 | AA large only |
#8100A2 on #FD2161 | Aa | 2.27:1 | Fail |
#4C0097 on #C00083 | Aa | 2.03:1 | Fail |
#C00083 on #FD2161 | Aa | 1.56:1 | Fail |
#8100A2 on #C00083 | Aa | 1.45:1 | Fail |
#4C0097 on #8100A2 | Aa | 1.4:1 | Fail |