Vermilion & Indigo Bloom is a vivid split color palette tagged dark, black, purple. The hues span about 117°, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obsidian | #0B0620 | rgb(11, 6, 32) | hsl(252, 68%, 7%) | oklch(15.0% 0.054 288) | |
| Indigo | #412676 | rgb(65, 38, 118) | hsl(260, 51%, 31%) | oklch(35.1% 0.130 294) | |
| Vermilion | #D93D00 | rgb(217, 61, 0) | hsl(17, 100%, 43%) | oklch(58.8% 0.200 36) | |
| Cotton Candy | #FFB3E6 | rgb(255, 179, 230) | hsl(320, 100%, 85%) | oklch(85.4% 0.109 339) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (7% to 85%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Cotton Candy (#FFB3E6) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Obsidian (#0B0620) on #FFB3E6 gives 12.1:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Vermilion (#D93D00) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Indigo (#412676) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Obsidian on Cotton Candy at 12.1:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Vermilion & Indigo Bloom
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#0B0620 on #FFB3E6 | Aa | 12.1:1 | AAA |
#412676 on #FFB3E6 | Aa | 7.28:1 | AAA |
#0B0620 on #D93D00 | Aa | 4.35:1 | AA large only |
#D93D00 on #FFB3E6 | Aa | 2.78:1 | Fail |
#412676 on #D93D00 | Aa | 2.62:1 | Fail |
#0B0620 on #412676 | Aa | 1.66:1 | Fail |