Wisteria & Periwinkle Muse is a vivid light, split color palette tagged pastel, gradient, light. The hues span about 79°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lavender | #E7EAFF | rgb(231, 234, 255) | hsl(233, 100%, 95%) | oklch(94.1% 0.028 279) | |
| Periwinkle | #D8C7FF | rgb(216, 199, 255) | hsl(258, 100%, 89%) | oklch(86.2% 0.079 299) | |
| Wisteria | #DCACDB | rgb(220, 172, 219) | hsl(301, 41%, 77%) | oklch(80.3% 0.084 327) | |
| Heather | #C3A9B3 | rgb(195, 169, 179) | hsl(337, 18%, 71%) | oklch(76.0% 0.033 353) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 3 chromatic colors, Periwinkle takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 71% to 95%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Lavender (#E7EAFF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Heather (#C3A9B3) on #E7EAFF gives 1.83:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Periwinkle (#D8C7FF) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Wisteria (#DCACDB) 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 & Periwinkle Muse
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#E7EAFF on #C3A9B3 | Aa | 1.83:1 | Fail |
#E7EAFF on #DCACDB | Aa | 1.61:1 | Fail |
#D8C7FF on #C3A9B3 | Aa | 1.4:1 | Fail |
#E7EAFF on #D8C7FF | Aa | 1.3:1 | Fail |
#D8C7FF on #DCACDB | Aa | 1.23:1 | Fail |
#DCACDB on #C3A9B3 | Aa | 1.14:1 | Fail |