Zesty Marigold & Wisteria is a split color palette tagged modern, purple. The hues span about 128°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marigold | #E8A25A | rgb(232, 162, 90) | hsl(30, 76%, 63%) | oklch(76.6% 0.121 65) | |
| Wisteria | #B18CD0 | rgb(177, 140, 208) | hsl(273, 42%, 68%) | oklch(69.9% 0.105 309) | |
| Ash | #A0C7B0 | rgb(160, 199, 176) | hsl(145, 26%, 70%) | oklch(79.5% 0.053 159) | |
| Raisin | #2A1E37 | rgb(42, 30, 55) | hsl(269, 29%, 17%) | oklch(26.2% 0.048 305) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its split hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (70% down to 17% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Ash (#A0C7B0) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Raisin (#2A1E37) on #A0C7B0 gives 8.43:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Marigold (#E8A25A) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Wisteria (#B18CD0) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Ash on Raisin at 8.43:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Zesty Marigold & Wisteria
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#A0C7B0 on #2A1E37 | Aa | 8.43:1 | AAA |
#E8A25A on #2A1E37 | Aa | 7.28:1 | AAA |
#B18CD0 on #2A1E37 | Aa | 5.62:1 | AA |
#B18CD0 on #A0C7B0 | Aa | 1.5:1 | Fail |
#E8A25A on #B18CD0 | Aa | 1.29:1 | Fail |
#E8A25A on #A0C7B0 | Aa | 1.16:1 | Fail |