Palette

Autumn Plum Velour

Deep, luscious purples and reds reminiscent of ripe plums, their skins dusted with velvet bloom.

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Interface

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A quick look at how Autumn Plum Velour reads on buttons, badges, and alerts before you commit.

This alert border and accent use the palette's detail color.

Marketing banner

Launch

Built with Autumn Plum Velour.

A bolder treatment that stretches the primary and secondary colors across a full gradient banner.

Data visualization

#5A2A4A#8C4A7A#BCA9C2#3A1A2D#7D3D6A

Palette guide

How to use Autumn Plum Velour

Overview

The Autumn Plum Velour palette exudes elegance with its deep, luscious purples and reds, reminiscent of ripe plums dusted with velvet bloom. It features a profound dark plum (#5A2A4A) and a rich medium plum (#8C4A7A), offering a sophisticated base. A soft lavender-grey (#BCA9C2) provides a delicate, airy contrast, while a very dark maroon (#3A1A2D) adds intense depth. A vibrant medium plum (#7D3D6A) offers a harmonious accent. This palette is exceptionally useful for designers and developers aiming to create projects with a luxurious, elegant, and mysterious aesthetic. From high-end branding and sophisticated digital interfaces to artistic print materials and rich editorial designs, these hex codes provide a versatile range for visually compelling experiences.

Best used for

Luxury brand identity and packaging
Elegant website and app design
Artistic digital illustrations
High-end fashion or beauty branding
Sophisticated event invitations
Rich editorial layouts

Suggested color roles

primary

Utilize #5A2A4A as a deep, sophisticated primary color for foundational elements or significant content sections, conveying luxury and depth.

secondary

Employ #8C4A7A for secondary headings or important content blocks, adding a rich, inviting plum hue.

accent

Highlight interactive elements or key information with #7D3D6A to ensure they pop with a vibrant, harmonious appeal.

background

A light, expansive background of #BCA9C2 creates a clean, elegant canvas, allowing darker elements to stand out beautifully.

text

For optimal readability, use #3A1A2D or a crisp white for body text on lighter backgrounds, or a light grey on deeper hues.

Accessibility notes

Ensure sufficient contrast between #3A1A2D text and #BCA9C2 background for WCAG AA compliance.
Avoid using #8C4A7A or #7D3D6A for small text on similarly dark backgrounds without careful contrast checking.
Test color combinations for users with color vision deficiencies, especially within the purple-red spectrum.
Provide clear visual cues beyond color for interactive states, particularly between #5A2A4A and #7D3D6A.

Recommended combinations

Velvet Depth

Creates a deep, sophisticated base with a soft, contrasting highlight, excellent for footers or elegant headers.

#3A1A2D · #5A2A4A · #BCA9C2

Plum Glow

Ideal for elegant calls-to-action, rich banners, or graphic elements that evoke a sense of luxury.

#8C4A7A · #7D3D6A · #5A2A4A

Soft Contrast

Use for a light, elegant background with deep text and a rich supporting color, suitable for content cards or alerts.

#BCA9C2 · #3A1A2D · #8C4A7A

CSS variables

:root {
  --autumn-plum-velour-1: #5A2A4A;
  --autumn-plum-velour-2: #8C4A7A;
  --autumn-plum-velour-3: #BCA9C2;
  --autumn-plum-velour-4: #3A1A2D;
  --autumn-plum-velour-5: #7D3D6A;
}

Tailwind config

theme: {
  extend: {
    colors: {
      "autumn-plum-velour": {
        1: "#5A2A4A",
        2: "#8C4A7A",
        3: "#BCA9C2",
        4: "#3A1A2D",
        5: "#7D3D6A",
      }
    }
  }
}

Hex values

Color 1#5A2A4A

Color 2#8C4A7A

Color 3#BCA9C2

Color 4#3A1A2D

Color 5#7D3D6A

Accessibility

Contrast checker

1.8:1Fail

5.1:1AA

1.4:1Fail

1.5:1Fail

1.8:1Fail

2.8:1Fail

2.5:1Fail

1.2:1Fail

5.1:1AA

2.8:1Fail

7:1AAA

3.5:1AA18

1.4:1Fail

2.5:1Fail

7:1AAA

2:1Fail

1.5:1Fail

1.2:1Fail

3.5:1AA18

2:1Fail

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