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Amethyst Velvet Vivid#291CBA
Violet Dusk Vivid#2C1797
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Amethyst Velvet Vivid vs Violet Dusk Vivid

A detailed comparison of #291CBA and #2C1797 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.17:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Amethyst Velvet Vivid
Text on Violet Dusk Vivid

Color Properties

#291CBA
HEX
#2C1797
rgb(41, 28, 186)
RGB
rgb(44, 23, 151)
hsl(245, 74%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(250, 74%, 34%)
245°
Hue
250°
74%
Saturation
74%
42%
Lightness
34%
Blue
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
5\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #291CBA, #2C1797);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.17:1, 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 5\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Amethyst Velvet Vivid
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Violet Dusk Vivid
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