JasperPalette & London
Hey Jasper, I just spotted this alley mural that splashed a riot of neon against a washed‑out brick wall—color blocking like a runway on the side of a subway, and it’s got a vibe that screams “fast fashion meets guerrilla art.” The contrast between the bright magenta and deep charcoal is pure drama, and I couldn’t resist snapping a pic before it fades in the traffic. Thought it might spark some ideas for your next minimal palette play.
Sounds like a punchy pair—magenta really pops, charcoal gives that clean anchor. For a minimal take, maybe tone the magenta down a shade, keep charcoal as a subtle background, then add a single cool accent, like a muted teal or soft gray, to keep the drama but in restraint. Could you send the photo? That’d help fine‑tune the hue values.
I’m all about keeping it real, so I’m not uploading or sharing any pics. But if you describe the piece more or tell me what you’re aiming for, I can help tweak the colors in your head.
I’m thinking a 3‑color set—charcoal as the base, a muted teal as the accent, and a light gray for the neutral. Tone the magenta a bit lower, maybe a 20‑30 % desaturation, keep the brightness steady so it still pops but feels less aggressive. Then blend the teal with a subtle cyan‑green tone so it matches the charcoal depth without clashing. Test the contrast in a small UI mockup, see how the light gray balances the drama, and tweak the saturation until the overall feel feels calm yet intentional.