Wisteria & Cerulean Tale is a split color palette tagged cold, blue, purple. A split scheme: Cerulean plays against Wisteria across roughly 89° of hue. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cerulean | #0085AA | rgb(0, 133, 170) | hsl(193, 100%, 33%) | oklch(57.4% 0.110 226) | |
| Slate | #6B819E | rgb(107, 129, 158) | hsl(214, 21%, 52%) | oklch(59.7% 0.051 255) | |
| Lilac | #AE8DBC | rgb(174, 141, 188) | hsl(282, 26%, 65%) | oklch(69.0% 0.077 316) | |
| Wisteria | #B4B0FF | rgb(180, 176, 255) | hsl(243, 100%, 85%) | oklch(79.0% 0.111 286) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (33% to 85%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Wisteria (#B4B0FF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Cerulean (#0085AA) on #B4B0FF gives 2.15:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Lilac (#AE8DBC) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Slate (#6B819E) for highlights, badges and hover states.
No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Wisteria & Cerulean Tale
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, Cerulean and Lilac, Slate and Lilac 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#0085AA on #B4B0FF | Aa | 2.15:1 | Fail |
#6B819E on #B4B0FF | Aa | 2.01:1 | Fail |
#0085AA on #AE8DBC | Aa | 1.49:1 | Fail |
#AE8DBC on #B4B0FF | Aa | 1.44:1 | Fail |
#6B819E on #AE8DBC | Aa | 1.39:1 | Fail |
#0085AA on #6B819E | Aa | 1.07:1 | Fail |