Verdant Eggplant & Putty is a split color palette tagged dark, muted, warm. The hues span about 81°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. The overall temperature is warm.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Espresso | #3A202E | rgb(58, 32, 46) | hsl(328, 29%, 18%) | oklch(28.3% 0.046 347) | |
| Eggplant | #684158 | rgb(104, 65, 88) | hsl(325, 23%, 33%) | oklch(42.9% 0.063 344) | |
| Putty | #D6C89C | rgb(214, 200, 156) | hsl(46, 41%, 73%) | oklch(83.3% 0.060 93) | |
| Smoke | #F1F7F3 | rgb(241, 247, 243) | hsl(140, 27%, 96%) | oklch(97.1% 0.008 157) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its split hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (96% down to 18% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Smoke (#F1F7F3) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Espresso (#3A202E) on #F1F7F3 gives 13.56:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Putty (#D6C89C) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Eggplant (#684158) for highlights, badges and hover states.
4 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Espresso on Smoke at 13.56:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Verdant Eggplant & Putty
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#3A202E on #F1F7F3 | Aa | 13.56:1 | AAA |
#3A202E on #D6C89C | Aa | 8.84:1 | AAA |
#684158 on #F1F7F3 | Aa | 7.78:1 | AAA |
#684158 on #D6C89C | Aa | 5.07:1 | AA |
#3A202E on #684158 | Aa | 1.74:1 | Fail |
#D6C89C on #F1F7F3 | Aa | 1.53:1 | Fail |