Wisteria & Saffron Muse is a complementary color palette tagged modern, purple, yellow. Near-complementary hues (about 150° apart) make this a high-contrast, attention-grabbing combination. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisteria | #A58EEE | rgb(165, 142, 238) | hsl(254, 74%, 75%) | oklch(70.6% 0.139 294) | |
| Saffron | #E4C36B | rgb(228, 195, 107) | hsl(44, 69%, 66%) | oklch(82.8% 0.114 89) | |
| Cocoa | #8A6A44 | rgb(138, 106, 68) | hsl(33, 34%, 40%) | oklch(54.7% 0.067 70) | |
| Linen | #F5EEDF | rgb(245, 238, 223) | hsl(41, 52%, 92%) | oklch(95.1% 0.021 86) |
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 (92% down to 40% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Linen (#F5EEDF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Cocoa (#8A6A44) on #F5EEDF gives 4.3:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Wisteria (#A58EEE) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Saffron (#E4C36B) 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 & Saffron 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#8A6A44 on #F5EEDF | Aa | 4.3:1 | AA large only |
#E4C36B on #8A6A44 | Aa | 2.91:1 | Fail |
#A58EEE on #F5EEDF | Aa | 2.36:1 | Fail |
#A58EEE on #8A6A44 | Aa | 1.82:1 | Fail |
#A58EEE on #E4C36B | Aa | 1.6:1 | Fail |
#E4C36B on #F5EEDF | Aa | 1.48:1 | Fail |