Volt Citrine & Wisteria is a vivid complementary color palette tagged black, yellow. Near-complementary hues (about 174° apart) make this a high-contrast, attention-grabbing combination. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obsidian | #130208 | rgb(19, 2, 8) | hsl(339, 81%, 4%) | oklch(13.1% 0.040 356) | |
| Wisteria | #A2A1FF | rgb(162, 161, 255) | hsl(241, 100%, 82%) | oklch(74.8% 0.134 283) | |
| Melon | #FFAFB6 | rgb(255, 175, 182) | hsl(355, 100%, 84%) | oklch(83.2% 0.094 14) | |
| Citrine | #E3D100 | rgb(227, 209, 0) | hsl(55, 100%, 45%) | oklch(84.9% 0.179 103) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (4% to 84%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Citrine (#E3D100) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Obsidian (#130208) on #E3D100 gives 12.87:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Wisteria (#A2A1FF) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Melon (#FFAFB6) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Obsidian on Citrine at 12.87:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Volt Citrine & Wisteria
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 tritanopia, Melon and Citrine 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#130208 on #E3D100 | Aa | 12.87:1 | AAA |
#130208 on #FFAFB6 | Aa | 11.6:1 | AAA |
#130208 on #A2A1FF | Aa | 8.73:1 | AAA |
#A2A1FF on #E3D100 | Aa | 1.47:1 | Fail |
#A2A1FF on #FFAFB6 | Aa | 1.33:1 | Fail |
#FFAFB6 on #E3D100 | Aa | 1.11:1 | Fail |