Amethyst#7B4B94
Burgundy#6D3944
Slate Blue#5A6D7C
Charcoal#3B3A42
Soft Mauve#A58CA9
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Amethyst Charismatic Fantasy Color Palette

This palette evokes the enigmatic and charismatic aura of Astarion from Baldur's Gate 3, centered on the rich and mystical amethyst hue to express charm and intrigue, balanced with deep and muted colors to enhance legibility and sophistication.

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Creative color direction

Amethyst Charismatic Fantasy Color Palette

This palette evokes the enigmatic and charismatic aura of Astarion from Baldur's Gate 3, centered on the rich and mystical amethyst hue to express charm and intrigue, balanced with deep and muted colors to enhance legibility and sophistication.

Explore the color system
Logo contrast guide

Logo color pairings

ColorFly checks the palette colors against each other and suggests the clearest logo/background combinations.

Logo Ivory #FFFFFFon Burgundy #6D39449.1:1 Excellent
Logo Ivory #FFFFFFon Slate Blue #5A6D7C5.4:1 Strong
Logo Onyx #1B1B1Fon Ivory #FFFFFF17.2:1 Excellent
Logo Onyx #1B1B1Fon Soft Mauve #A58CA95.7:1 Strong
Icon color
BackgroundAmethyst#7B4B94TextIvory#FFFFFF
Primary Button6.41:1
AA

Best for the main action users should notice first.

BackgroundBurgundy#6D3944TextIvory#FFFFFF
Secondary Button9.06:1
AAA

Useful for softer choices and secondary paths.

BackgroundIvory#FFFFFFTextAmethyst#7B4B94
Outlined Button6.41:1
AA

Good for lower-emphasis actions on light surfaces.

BackgroundIvory#FFFFFFTextAmethyst#7B4B94
Text Button6.41:1
AA

A quiet action for links, navigation, and inline decisions.

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9:41Amethyst Charismatic Fantasy Color Palette Color role balance
Custom system
60% DominantNeutrals

Backgrounds, large surfaces, whitespace, and reading comfort.

30% SecondarySupport colors

Sections, secondary UI, illustrations, and repeated brand moments.

10% AccentMain colors

High-attention moments like primary actions and memorable highlights.

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Why it works

A usable
color system.

The main colors combine a deep amethyst purple with a muted burgundy and a dusty slate blue, creating a unique yet harmonious trio that reflects Astarion's mystique and allure while maintaining contrast and visual interest.

Clear roles create a consistent brand experience.

Color Roles and Usage Map

Assign existing palette colors to brand, typography, and interface roles.

Brand identity

LogoUsed for logo marks and core brand symbols.Amethyst #7B4B94
HeadlineUsed for main titles and key messages.Burgundy #6D3944
LinkUsed for links and interactive text.Amethyst #7B4B94

Buttons

Primary Button
BackgroundAmethyst #7B4B94
TextIvory #FFFFFF
Secondary Button
BackgroundBurgundy #6D3944
TextIvory #FFFFFF
Outlined Button
BackgroundAmethyst #7B4B94
TextAmethyst #7B4B94

Interface

TextDefault readable body text.Onyx #1B1B1F
Bg LightLight page or section background.Ivory #FFFFFF
Bg DarkDark page or section background.Alabaster #F4F1ED
IconSmall interface icons and marks.Charcoal #3B3A42
BorderCards, inputs, and component borders.Charcoal #3B3A42
DividerSubtle separators between content.Charcoal #3B3A42
OutlineFocus rings and emphasis outlines.Charcoal #3B3A42

Palette Colors

A compact view of the brand, support, and neutral colors that make up this system.

Main (Brand) Colors

The main colors combine a deep amethyst purple with a muted burgundy and a dusty slate blue, creating a unique yet harmonious trio that reflects Astarion's mystique and allure while maintaining contrast and visual interest.

PrimaryAmethyst

RolesLogo, Link, Btn Primary Bg, Btn Outlined Border, Btn Outlined Text

Amethyst purple evokes mystery and luxury fitting Astarion's charm and supernatural essence.

HEX#7B4B94
RGB123, 75, 148
HSL279, 33, 44
CMYK17, 49, 0, 42
SecondaryBurgundy

RolesBtn Secondary Bg, Headline

Muted burgundy adds a seductive and intense undercurrent, complementing amethyst with depth.

HEX#6D3944
RGB109, 57, 68
HSL347, 31, 33
CMYK0, 48, 38, 57
TertiarySlate Blue

Dusty slate blue balances the palette with cool calmness, softening the warmth and adding subtle sophistication.

HEX#5A6D7C
RGB90, 109, 124
HSL206, 16, 42
CMYK27, 12, 0, 51

Support Colors

Support colors extend the palette with a dark charcoal for icons and borders, and a soft mauve to enhance accents and provide subtle variety without distracting from main colors.

Charcoal

RolesIcon, Border, Divider, Outline

Charcoal anchors the palette with strong, legible accents that complement the purples and reds.

HEX#3B3A42
RGB59, 58, 66
HSL248, 6, 24
CMYK11, 12, 0, 74
Soft Mauve

Soft mauve offers a gentle supporting color that harmonizes with amethyst and tones down intensity where needed.

HEX#A58CA9
RGB165, 140, 169
HSL292, 14, 61
CMYK2, 17, 0, 34

Neutral Colors

Utility colors for backgrounds, text, borders, and balance.

Ivory

RolesBg Light, Btn Primary Text, Btn Secondary Text

HEX#FFFFFF
RGB255, 255, 255
HSL0, 0, 100
CMYK0, 0, 0, 0
Alabaster

RolesBg Dark

HEX#F4F1ED
RGB244, 241, 237
HSL34, 24, 94
CMYK0, 1, 3, 4
Onyx

RolesText

HEX#1B1B1F
RGB27, 27, 31
HSL240, 7, 11
CMYK13, 13, 0, 88

Export and Handoff

Copy palette values for design systems, websites, and client handoff.

Color tokens

Use these in CSS when you want every raw palette color available by name. Best for websites, landing pages, and design system variables.

Use when: you need the actual colors.
:root {
  --color-amethyst: #7B4B94;
  --color-burgundy: #6D3944;
  --color-slate-blue: #5A6D7C;
  --color-charcoal: #3B3A42;
  --color-soft-mauve: #A58CA9;
  --color-ivory: #FFFFFF;
  --color-alabaster: #F4F1ED;
  --color-onyx: #1B1B1F;
}

Role tokens

Use these in CSS when colors are assigned to practical jobs like text, buttons, borders, links, and backgrounds.

Use when: you need UI roles, not just swatches.
:root {
  --role-logo: #7B4B94;
  --role-link: #7B4B94;
  --role-btn-primary-bg: #7B4B94;
  --role-btn-outlined-border: #7B4B94;
  --role-btn-outlined-text: #7B4B94;
  --role-btn-secondary-bg: #6D3944;
  --role-headline: #6D3944;
  --role-icon: #3B3A42;
  --role-border: #3B3A42;
  --role-divider: #3B3A42;
  --role-outline: #3B3A42;
  --role-bg-light: #FFFFFF;
  --role-btn-primary-text: #FFFFFF;
  --role-btn-secondary-text: #FFFFFF;
  --role-bg-dark: #F4F1ED;
  --role-text: #1B1B1F;
}

JSON

Use this structured palette data in apps, generators, plugins, or tools that need to read the palette programmatically.

Use when: a developer or app needs data.
{
    "amethyst": "#7B4B94",
    "burgundy": "#6D3944",
    "slate-blue": "#5A6D7C",
    "charcoal": "#3B3A42",
    "soft-mauve": "#A58CA9",
    "ivory": "#FFFFFF",
    "alabaster": "#F4F1ED",
    "onyx": "#1B1B1F"
}
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