Wisteria & Apricot Hour is a split color palette tagged modern, white, gray. The hues span about 99°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its split hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (93% down to 35% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Linen (#F0EEEA) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Umber (#5A5A5A) on #F0EEEA gives 5.95:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Apricot (#FFCEB7) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Wisteria (#B88DCD) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Linen on Umber at 5.95:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Wisteria & Apricot Hour
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 deuteranopia, Linen and Apricot 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#F0EEEA on #5A5A5A | Aa | 5.95:1 | AA |
#5A5A5A on #FFCEB7 | Aa | 4.85:1 | AA |
#5A5A5A on #B88DCD | Aa | 2.54:1 | Fail |
#F0EEEA on #B88DCD | Aa | 2.34:1 | Fail |
#FFCEB7 on #B88DCD | Aa | 1.91:1 | Fail |
#F0EEEA on #FFCEB7 | Aa | 1.23:1 | Fail |