Deep Ink Estuary
Deep Ink Estuary: a dark analogous palette of #64649B, #524D69, #43304D, #3E123D, #2D0722. Deep, dramatic and immersive; best contrast 3.29:1.
A cool palette of 5 colors drawing on purple, pink, with a tight lightness range that stays soft and cohesive. Its lightest and darkest colors reach a contrast of 3.29:1, better for large type and decoration. Open any color for its conversions, shades, harmonies and contrast.
Colors
- ≈ Scampi#64649B
A medium, moderately saturated purple (Scampi) that brings quiet luxury. White text sits comfortably on it.
- ≈ Nightly Walk#524D69
A dark, muted purple (Nightly Walk) that brings imagination and polish. White text sits comfortably on it.
- ≈ Maharaja#43304D
A dark, muted purple (Maharaja) that brings quiet luxury. White text sits comfortably on it.
- ≈ Creatures of the Night#3E123D
A very dark, moderately saturated purple (Creatures of the Night) that brings a creative, premium air. White text sits comfortably on it.
- ≈ Vienna Roast#2D0722
A very dark, muted red (Vienna Roast) that brings a bold, confident accent. White text sits comfortably on it.
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Accessibility
- On white18.02:1Excellent 5/5
- On black3.83:1Fair 2/5
- Color blind friendly98% similarExcellent 5/5
Contrast is the best any color in the palette reaches on a plain white or black background. Color blind friendly shows how much of the difference between the colors is kept under the common kinds of color blindness.
| Color | Role | HEX | Lightness |
|---|---|---|---|
| ≈ Slate | Text | #64649B | 53% |
| ≈ Plum | Accent | #524D69 | 44% |
| ≈ Graphite | Surface | #43304D | 34% |
| ≈ Ink | Primary | #3E123D | 27% |
| ≈ Ink | Background | #2D0722 | 21% |
No palette color is readable as text on the background, so use #F0F0FF for text.
:root {
--color-background: #2d0722;
--color-surface: #43304d;
--color-primary: #3e123d;
--color-accent: #524d69;
--color-text: #f0f0ff;
}
@theme {
--color-background: #2d0722;
--color-surface: #43304d;
--color-primary: #3e123d;
--color-accent: #524d69;
--color-ink: #f0f0ff;
}
About this palette
Deep Ink Estuary is palette number 1,243 of Tintly's fifteen million generated palettes. It is a dark palette built on a analogous scheme, and it is anchored by Ink (#3E123D), the most saturated of its five colors.
The palette reads as deep, dramatic and immersive. Its colors run from Slate (#64649B) at the light end to Ink (#2D0722) at the dark end, covering 21% to 53% perceptual lightness, so it has real range rather than five similar tones.
The five colors
1. ≈ Slate #64649B: suggested role text. It is a violet color with 53% lightness and a chroma of 0.086.
2. ≈ Plum #524D69: suggested role accent. It is a violet color with 44% lightness and a chroma of 0.046.
3. ≈ Graphite #43304D: suggested role surface. It is a violet color with 34% lightness and a chroma of 0.055.
4. ≈ Ink #3E123D: suggested role primary. It is a magenta color with 27% lightness and a chroma of 0.092.
5. ≈ Ink #2D0722: suggested role background. It is a magenta color with 21% lightness and a chroma of 0.072.
Harmony and structure
The hues sit side by side on the color wheel, spanning roughly 60 degrees. Analogous palettes feel natural and flowing, like a sunset or a stretch of coastline.
In this palette the hues fall in the violet and magenta families, spread across 58 degrees of the OKLCH hue circle. Dark palettes keep chroma between 0.04 and 0.14, and lightness between 20% and 52%, which is why the set feels consistent.
Temperature and mood
Overall the palette is temperature-balanced: 1 of its 5 chromatic colors lean warm and 1 lean cool. Its average chroma of 0.07 makes the saturation balanced.
That combination suits dark-mode interfaces, gaming and music apps and luxury packaging, and it is a good fit when you want a design to feel deep, dramatic and immersive.
Accessibility and contrast
The strongest pairing is Slate (#64649B) with Ink (#2D0722) at a contrast ratio of 3.29:1, which is WCAG AA large. Across all 10 possible pairs, 0 reach the 4.5:1 AA level for normal text and 1 more reach 3:1 for large text.
No other palette color reaches 4.5:1 on the background (#2D0722), so this page suggests #F0F0FF for text, a lightened Slate that reaches 15.97:1. Check any pair you use in the contrast checker.
All five colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia simulations, which is a good sign, although it is no substitute for testing with real users.
How to use it
Suggested roles: #2D0722 as the background, #43304D for cards and surfaces, #3E123D as the primary brand color, #524D69 as the accent, and #F0F0FF for text (a computed lighter shade of Slate, because no palette color is readable on that background). A reliable starting split is 60% background and surface, 30% primary and 10% accent.
Let one hue lead and let the others support it. Keep one color noticeably lighter or darker than the rest so the layout has a clear focal point.
Typical uses for a dark palette include dark-mode interfaces, gaming and music apps, luxury packaging and cinematic presentations. Open it in the generator to lock the colors you love and reroll the rest, or in the visualizer to see it on real layouts.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Deep Ink Estuary accessible?
Its best pair reaches 3.29:1 (#64649B on #2D0722). 0 of 10 pairs reach WCAG AA for normal text. Always check the exact text and background you use.
Which color should be the main brand color?
Ink (#3E123D) is the most saturated color that is neither the lightest nor the darkest, which makes it the natural primary.
What is this palette good for?
It suits dark-mode interfaces, gaming and music apps, luxury packaging and cinematic presentations, where a deep, dramatic and immersive feel works well.