Charoite Color Psychology & Meaning
Charoite is a swirling lavender-purple stone found in only one place on Earth, and it looks like a nebula frozen mid-spin. It feels rare and regal, a color for brands that want unmistakable singularity.
#6A4A8E
#9E72B8
#C9A8DC
#241030
Background
Primary Accent
Secondary
Body Text
Charoite Color Palette
#6A4A8E · #9E72B8 · #C9A8DC · #241030
Fail
WCAG Grade
2.5:1
Contrast Ratio
980
Saves
2,640
AI Copies
Use #6A4A8E as the background. Use #9E72B8 as the primary accent. Use #C9A8DC as secondary. Use #241030 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Charoite — royal, mystical, luxurious.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Charoite color scheme. Use these values for web design (HEX/RGB), print projects (CMYK), or specialized design software (HSL).
| Swatch | Design Role | HEX | RGB | CMYK | HSL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Background Luminance: 9.9% | 106, 74, 142 | 25%, 48%, 0%, 44% | 268°, 31%, 42% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 22.8% | 158, 114, 184 | 14%, 38%, 0%, 28% | 278°, 33%, 58% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 45.6% | 201, 168, 220 | 9%, 24%, 0%, 14% | 278°, 43%, 76% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 1.0% | 36, 16, 48 | 25%, 67%, 0%, 81% | 278°, 50%, 13% |
Charoite Tints & Shades
Hover states, borders and elevation need lighter and darker steps of your base colors. Here are computed tints and shades for every color in the Charoite palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
#6A4A8E gently saturated violet
#9E72B8 gently saturated violet
#C9A8DC gently saturated violet
#241030 gently saturated violet
Charoite Palette Contrast Matrix (WCAG 2.1)
Every color tested as text on every other color as background. Body copy needs 4.5:1 (AA), large text and UI components 3:1. AAA requires 7:1.
| Text on Background | Preview | Ratio | Grade | Safe For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #241030 on #C9A8DC |
Aa Sample Text
| 8.49:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #C9A8DC on #241030 |
Aa Sample Text
| 8.49:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #241030 on #9E72B8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.66:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #9E72B8 on #241030 |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.66:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #C9A8DC on #6A4A8E |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.39:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #6A4A8E on #C9A8DC |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.39:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #241030 on #6A4A8E |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.50:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #6A4A8E on #241030 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.50:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #9E72B8 on #6A4A8E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.86:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #6A4A8E on #9E72B8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.86:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #C9A8DC on #9E72B8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.82:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #9E72B8 on #C9A8DC |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.82:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Charoite palette is built using a analogous relationship between its hues. This ensures that even with high-contrast accents, the overall scheme feels balanced and intentional.
Hue Wheel
A analogous palette is often preferred by professional designers because it creates a calm, serene atmosphere by using neighboring colors.
History & Design Context
Charoite was discovered in 1978 along the Chara River in Siberia and is found nowhere else in the world. The swirling patterns are caused by interlocking crystal fibers, making each piece one of a kind.
Best Design Use Cases
Use charoite for royal, singular brand surfaces. The mid violet drives accents, the pale lilac softens sections, and the deep plum grounds text with richness.
Industries This Palette Suits
Jewelry, crystals, spiritual wellness, luxury branding, art.
Colors That Pair Well With Charoite
Need a fifth color? These three companions are computed from the palette's own hue positions on the color wheel, so they extend the scheme without breaking its harmony.
yellow-green
directly opposite #9E72B8 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
magenta
30° beside #9E72B8 — a calm secondary that extends the palette without adding tension
tinted neutral
a paper-white carrying the palette's own hue — perfect for surfaces and dividers
Using Charoite Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #9E72B8 for small UI elements on #6A4A8E — at 1.9:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Don't set body copy in #241030 on #6A4A8E — 2.5:1 fails WCAG AA; keep it for large decorative headings only.
- Don't use #C9A8DC behind body text — this light tone works better for surfaces, badges and dividers than for reading areas.
How to Implement the Charoite Color Scheme
To use this Charoite color palette in your web project, you can copy the following CSS variables or Tailwind CSS configuration. These roles ensure your UI maintains accessibility and visual hierarchy.
Option 1: CSS Variables
:root {
/* {name} Palette - ihatecolors.com */{'
'} --color-bg: {colors[0]};{'
'} --color-primary: {colors[1]};{'
'} --color-secondary: {colors[2]};{'
'} --color-text: {colors[3]};{'
'} {'}'}Web Design Tip
Use #6A4A8E for the main background and #9E72B8 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #241030 and #6A4A8E is 2.50:1 (Fail). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Charoite Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Charoite color palette?
The Charoite palette contains #6A4A8E, #9E72B8, #C9A8DC, #241030. Click any swatch on this page to copy its value, or export all four at once as CSS variables, Tailwind config, SCSS or a Figma-ready list.
Is the Charoite color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #241030 on #C9A8DC reaches 8.5:1 (AAA). For body text always keep a 4.5:1 ratio and for large UI elements 3:1 — the full contrast matrix above shows the exact score for every color-on-color combination in this palette.
What colors go well with the Charoite palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #8AB771, #AD7BA6, #EDECEF extend it naturally: the complementary hue for high-energy accents, an analogous neighbor for calm transitions, and a tinted neutral for surfaces. All three are computed from this palette's hues on the color wheel.
What mood does the Charoite palette create?
Charoite reads as royal, mystical, luxurious. Gently saturated violet drives the personality, grounded by gently saturated violet — a combination that works best when the mid-tone base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Charoite color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Charoite palette is free for personal, client and commercial work — websites, branding, apps, print and social content, with no attribution required.
How do I add the Charoite palette to Tailwind or CSS?
Use the export panel on this page: CSS variables, a Tailwind config block, SCSS variables, or a Figma copy list are generated from Charoite's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.