Wisteria & Dusk Whisper is a vivid light, monochromatic color palette tagged cold, white, purple. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Dusk down to Smoke. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. The overall temperature is cool.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke | #F6F1FF | rgb(246, 241, 255) | hsl(261, 100%, 97%) | oklch(96.6% 0.019 302) | |
| Wisteria | #C4B2ED | rgb(196, 178, 237) | hsl(258, 62%, 81%) | oklch(79.9% 0.084 298) | |
| Wisteria | #B79BFF | rgb(183, 155, 255) | hsl(257, 100%, 80%) | oklch(75.4% 0.143 296) | |
| Dusk | #57488B | rgb(87, 72, 139) | hsl(253, 32%, 41%) | oklch(44.9% 0.107 292) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (41% to 97%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Smoke (#F6F1FF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Dusk (#57488B) on #F6F1FF gives 7:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Wisteria (#B79BFF) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Wisteria (#C4B2ED) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Smoke on Dusk at 7:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Wisteria & Dusk Whisper
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#F6F1FF on #57488B | Aa | 7:1 | AAA |
#C4B2ED on #57488B | Aa | 4.04:1 | AA large only |
#B79BFF on #57488B | Aa | 3.38:1 | AA large only |
#F6F1FF on #B79BFF | Aa | 2.07:1 | Fail |
#F6F1FF on #C4B2ED | Aa | 1.73:1 | Fail |
#C4B2ED on #B79BFF | Aa | 1.2:1 | Fail |