#160216
#B384FF
#94AAFF
#9BD1FF
#101108Licorice
#CF9AFFWisteria
#14D8FFSky Blue
#A3E300Pear
Volt Pear & Wisteria is a vivid complementary color palette tagged cold, black, purple. Near-complementary hues (about 166° 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.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licorice | #101108 | rgb(16, 17, 8) | hsl(67, 36%, 5%) | oklch(17.3% 0.018 113) | |
| Wisteria | #CF9AFF | rgb(207, 154, 255) | hsl(271, 100%, 80%) | oklch(77.4% 0.149 307) | |
| Sky Blue | #14D8FF | rgb(20, 216, 255) | hsl(190, 100%, 54%) | oklch(81.5% 0.144 217) | |
| Pear | #A3E300 | rgb(163, 227, 0) | hsl(77, 100%, 45%) | oklch(84.1% 0.218 127) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its complementary hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (80% down to 5% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Pear (#A3E300) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Licorice (#101108) on #A3E300 gives 12.25:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Wisteria (#CF9AFF) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Sky Blue (#14D8FF) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Licorice on Pear at 12.25:1.
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Color blindness simulation
#101108
#CF9AFF
#14D8FF
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Color-blind check: under deuteranopia, Wisteria and Sky Blue 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#101108 on #A3E300 | Aa | 12.25:1 | AAA |
#101108 on #14D8FF | Aa | 11.12:1 | AAA |
#101108 on #CF9AFF | Aa | 8.79:1 | AAA |
#CF9AFF on #A3E300 | Aa | 1.39:1 | Fail |
#CF9AFF on #14D8FF | Aa | 1.27:1 | Fail |
#14D8FF on #A3E300 | Aa | 1.1:1 | Fail |
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