Wisteria Lane is a vivid monochromatic color palette tagged gradient, vibrant, cold. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Indigo down to Mauve. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. The overall temperature is cool.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indigo | #3C096C | rgb(60, 9, 108) | hsl(271, 85%, 23%) | oklch(30.2% 0.150 300) | |
| Grape | #7B2CBF | rgb(123, 44, 191) | hsl(272, 63%, 46%) | oklch(48.7% 0.213 304) | |
| Orchid | #C77DFF | rgb(199, 125, 255) | hsl(274, 100%, 75%) | oklch(72.0% 0.193 309) | |
| Mauve | #E0AAFF | rgb(224, 170, 255) | hsl(278, 100%, 83%) | oklch(81.7% 0.129 313) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (23% to 83%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Mauve (#E0AAFF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Indigo (#3C096C) on #E0AAFF gives 7.85:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Orchid (#C77DFF) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Grape (#7B2CBF) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Indigo on Mauve at 7.85:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Wisteria Lane
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#3C096C on #E0AAFF | Aa | 7.85:1 | AAA |
#3C096C on #C77DFF | Aa | 5.39:1 | AA |
#7B2CBF on #E0AAFF | Aa | 3.85:1 | AA large only |
#7B2CBF on #C77DFF | Aa | 2.64:1 | Fail |
#3C096C on #7B2CBF | Aa | 2.04:1 | Fail |
#C77DFF on #E0AAFF | Aa | 1.46:1 | Fail |