Vintage Blush & Eggplant is a split color palette tagged vintage, retro, muted. The hues span about 118°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisteria | #A694D2 | rgb(166, 148, 210) | hsl(257, 41%, 70%) | oklch(70.5% 0.091 297) | |
| Blush | #BF768E | rgb(191, 118, 142) | hsl(340, 36%, 61%) | oklch(65.1% 0.096 359) | |
| Slate | #6879A2 | rgb(104, 121, 162) | hsl(222, 24%, 52%) | oklch(57.9% 0.067 267) | |
| Eggplant | #724370 | rgb(114, 67, 112) | hsl(303, 26%, 35%) | oklch(45.5% 0.091 328) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its split hue relationship and a soft light-to-dark ladder (70% down to 35% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Wisteria (#A694D2) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Eggplant (#724370) on #A694D2 gives 2.83:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Blush (#BF768E) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Slate (#6879A2) 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 Vintage Blush & Eggplant
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, Blush and Slate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#A694D2 on #724370 | Aa | 2.83:1 | Fail |
#BF768E on #724370 | Aa | 2.25:1 | Fail |
#6879A2 on #724370 | Aa | 1.76:1 | Fail |
#A694D2 on #6879A2 | Aa | 1.61:1 | Fail |
#BF768E on #6879A2 | Aa | 1.28:1 | Fail |
#A694D2 on #BF768E | Aa | 1.26:1 | Fail |