Sugilite Color Psychology & Meaning
Sugilite is a vivid purple-pink gem discovered only in the 1940s, often called the love stone for its soothing reputation. It feels warm and protective, a purple with a heart instead of an edge.
#8E4A8E
#B87EB0
#DCB0D8
#2A1028
Background
Primary Accent
Secondary
Body Text
Sugilite Color Palette
#8E4A8E · #B87EB0 · #DCB0D8 · #2A1028
Fail
WCAG Grade
2.9:1
Contrast Ratio
850
Saves
2,240
AI Copies
Use #8E4A8E as the background. Use #B87EB0 as the primary accent. Use #DCB0D8 as secondary. Use #2A1028 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Sugilite — royal, spiritual, vivid.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Sugilite 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: 12.6% | 142, 74, 142 | 0%, 48%, 0%, 44% | 300°, 31%, 42% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 28.2% | 184, 126, 176 | 0%, 32%, 4%, 28% | 308°, 29%, 61% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 51.2% | 220, 176, 216 | 0%, 20%, 2%, 14% | 305°, 39%, 78% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 1.0% | 42, 16, 40 | 0%, 62%, 5%, 84% | 305°, 45%, 11% |
Sugilite 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 Sugilite palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
#8E4A8E gently saturated magenta
#B87EB0 gently saturated magenta
#DCB0D8 gently saturated magenta
#2A1028 gently saturated magenta
Sugilite 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2A1028 on #DCB0D8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 9.35:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #DCB0D8 on #2A1028 |
Aa Sample Text
| 9.35:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #2A1028 on #B87EB0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.53:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #B87EB0 on #2A1028 |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.53:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #DCB0D8 on #8E4A8E |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.19:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #8E4A8E on #DCB0D8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.19:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #2A1028 on #8E4A8E |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.93:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #8E4A8E on #2A1028 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.93:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #B87EB0 on #8E4A8E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.89:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #8E4A8E on #B87EB0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.89:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #DCB0D8 on #B87EB0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.69:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #B87EB0 on #DCB0D8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.69:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Sugilite 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
Sugilite was discovered in Japan in 1944 and named for its discoverer, the petrologist Ken-ichi Sugi. Major deposits found in South Africa in the 1970s made it available to the wider crystal market.
Best Design Use Cases
Use sugilite for warm, spiritual brand surfaces. The mid purple-pink drives accents, the pale lilac covers lighter sections, and the deep violet grounds text.
Industries This Palette Suits
Crystals and healing, wellness, jewelry, meditation, beauty.
Colors That Pair Well With Sugilite
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.
green
directly opposite #B87EB0 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
rose-red
30° beside #B87EB0 — 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 Sugilite Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #B87EB0 for small UI elements on #8E4A8E — 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 #2A1028 on #8E4A8E — 2.9:1 fails WCAG AA; keep it for large decorative headings only.
- Don't use #DCB0D8 behind body text — this light tone works better for surfaces, badges and dividers than for reading areas.
How to Implement the Sugilite Color Scheme
To use this Sugilite 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 #8E4A8E for the main background and #B87EB0 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #2A1028 and #8E4A8E is 2.93:1 (Fail). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Sugilite Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Sugilite color palette?
The Sugilite palette contains #8E4A8E, #B87EB0, #DCB0D8, #2A1028. 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 Sugilite color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #2A1028 on #DCB0D8 reaches 9.3:1 (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 Sugilite palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #7FB886, #AE8997, #EFECEF 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 Sugilite palette create?
Sugilite reads as royal, spiritual, vivid. Gently saturated magenta drives the personality, grounded by gently saturated magenta — a combination that works best when the mid-tone base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Sugilite color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Sugilite 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 Sugilite 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 Sugilite's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.