Violet Seafoam & Peach Puff is a complementary color palette tagged muted, purple. Peach Puff and Dusk sit nearly opposite on the color wheel, so the pairing has real energy; keep one as the accent. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peach Puff | #FFD6A5 | rgb(255, 214, 165) | hsl(33, 100%, 82%) | oklch(89.9% 0.078 72) | |
| Seafoam | #83DBBC | rgb(131, 219, 188) | hsl(159, 55%, 69%) | oklch(82.7% 0.097 169) | |
| Thistle | #CDB4DB | rgb(205, 180, 219) | hsl(278, 35%, 78%) | oklch(80.4% 0.060 313) | |
| Dusk | #5A4E7C | rgb(90, 78, 124) | hsl(256, 23%, 40%) | oklch(45.6% 0.075 295) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (40% to 82%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Peach Puff (#FFD6A5) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Dusk (#5A4E7C) on #FFD6A5 gives 5.47:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Seafoam (#83DBBC) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Thistle (#CDB4DB) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Peach Puff on Dusk at 5.47:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Violet Seafoam & Peach Puff
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 and deuteranopia, Peach Puff and Seafoam 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#FFD6A5 on #5A4E7C | Aa | 5.47:1 | AA |
#83DBBC on #5A4E7C | Aa | 4.55:1 | AA |
#CDB4DB on #5A4E7C | Aa | 3.96:1 | AA large only |
#FFD6A5 on #CDB4DB | Aa | 1.38:1 | Fail |
#FFD6A5 on #83DBBC | Aa | 1.2:1 | Fail |
#83DBBC on #CDB4DB | Aa | 1.15:1 | Fail |