Violet Burgundy & Amethyst is a vivid analogous color palette tagged dark, purple, black. The hues stay within 53° of each other on the color wheel, which is why the palette feels cohesive rather than busy. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lavender | #E9D9F6 | rgb(233, 217, 246) | hsl(273, 62%, 91%) | oklch(90.7% 0.043 310) | |
| Amethyst | #AF7FBF | rgb(175, 127, 191) | hsl(285, 33%, 62%) | oklch(66.7% 0.106 317) | |
| Burgundy | #7A0045 | rgb(122, 0, 69) | hsl(326, 100%, 24%) | oklch(37.8% 0.155 356) | |
| Licorice | #1D0112 | rgb(29, 1, 18) | hsl(324, 93%, 6%) | oklch(15.7% 0.061 346) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 3 chromatic colors, Burgundy takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 6% to 91%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Lavender (#E9D9F6) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Licorice (#1D0112) on #E9D9F6 gives 14.76:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Burgundy (#7A0045) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (8.22:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Amethyst (#AF7FBF) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Lavender on Licorice at 14.76:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Violet Burgundy & Amethyst
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#E9D9F6 on #1D0112 | Aa | 14.76:1 | AAA |
#E9D9F6 on #7A0045 | Aa | 8.22:1 | AAA |
#AF7FBF on #1D0112 | Aa | 6.21:1 | AA |
#AF7FBF on #7A0045 | Aa | 3.45:1 | AA large only |
#E9D9F6 on #AF7FBF | Aa | 2.38:1 | Fail |
#7A0045 on #1D0112 | Aa | 1.8:1 | Fail |