Volt Orchid & Dusk is a analogous color palette tagged dark, neon, minimal. Analogous neighbors on the wheel (Dusk, Lavender Gray, Orchid) give it a natural, low-tension flow. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. The overall temperature is cool.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obsidian | #0E0E14 | rgb(14, 14, 20) | hsl(240, 18%, 7%) | oklch(16.7% 0.012 285) | |
| Dusk | #3E526A | rgb(62, 82, 106) | hsl(213, 26%, 33%) | oklch(43.2% 0.047 253) | |
| Lavender Gray | #C8CCE0 | rgb(200, 204, 224) | hsl(230, 28%, 83%) | oklch(84.8% 0.028 277) | |
| Orchid | #CE62FF | rgb(206, 98, 255) | hsl(281, 100%, 69%) | oklch(69.1% 0.235 314) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (7% to 83%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Lavender Gray (#C8CCE0) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Obsidian (#0E0E14) on #C8CCE0 gives 12.06:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Orchid (#CE62FF) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Dusk (#3E526A) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Obsidian on Lavender Gray at 12.06:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Volt Orchid & Dusk
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#0E0E14 on #C8CCE0 | Aa | 12.06:1 | AAA |
#0E0E14 on #CE62FF | Aa | 6.24:1 | AA |
#3E526A on #C8CCE0 | Aa | 5.03:1 | AA |
#3E526A on #CE62FF | Aa | 2.6:1 | Fail |
#0E0E14 on #3E526A | Aa | 2.4:1 | Fail |
#C8CCE0 on #CE62FF | Aa | 1.93:1 | Fail |