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Amber Core Soft#A49651
Plum Velvet Soft#6B4790
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Amber Core Soft vs Plum Velvet Soft

A detailed comparison of #A49651 and #6B4790 — split-complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

2.41:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Amber Core Soft
Text on Plum Velvet Soft

Color Properties

#A49651
HEX
#6B4790
rgb(164, 150, 81)
RGB
rgb(107, 71, 144)
hsl(50, 34%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(270, 34%, 42%)
50°
Hue
270°
34%
Saturation
34%
48%
Lightness
42%
Yellow
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
140\u00B0 — Split-complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #A49651, #6B4790);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 2.41:1, this pair does not meet WCAG guidelines for text. Use these colors as adjacent blocks, gradients, or decorative accents rather than text-on-background pairings.

These colors have a 140\u00B0 hue difference, making them split-complementary. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Amber Core Soft
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