Velvet Wisteria & Dusk is a monochromatic color palette tagged space, cold, gray. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Gunmetal down to Petal. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunmetal | #343345 | rgb(52, 51, 69) | hsl(243, 15%, 24%) | oklch(33.0% 0.032 287) | |
| Dusk | #6F6395 | rgb(111, 99, 149) | hsl(254, 20%, 49%) | oklch(53.1% 0.078 295) | |
| Wisteria | #C89EF3 | rgb(200, 158, 243) | hsl(270, 78%, 79%) | oklch(76.8% 0.126 306) | |
| Petal | #FFE6F6 | rgb(255, 230, 246) | hsl(322, 100%, 95%) | oklch(95.0% 0.034 339) |
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 (95% down to 24% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Petal (#FFE6F6) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Gunmetal (#343345) on #FFE6F6 gives 10.5:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Wisteria (#C89EF3) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Dusk (#6F6395) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Gunmetal on Petal at 10.5:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Velvet Wisteria & Dusk
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#343345 on #FFE6F6 | Aa | 10.5:1 | AAA |
#343345 on #C89EF3 | Aa | 5.65:1 | AA |
#6F6395 on #FFE6F6 | Aa | 4.6:1 | AA |
#6F6395 on #C89EF3 | Aa | 2.48:1 | Fail |
#343345 on #6F6395 | Aa | 2.28:1 | Fail |
#C89EF3 on #FFE6F6 | Aa | 1.86:1 | Fail |