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Crimson Dusk Soft#743939
Plum Shadow Soft#472F60
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Crimson Dusk Soft vs Plum Shadow Soft

A detailed comparison of #743939 and #472F60 — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.29:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Crimson Dusk Soft
Text on Plum Shadow Soft

Color Properties

#743939
HEX
#472F60
rgb(116, 57, 57)
RGB
rgb(71, 47, 96)
hsl(0, 34%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(270, 34%, 28%)
0°
Hue
270°
34%
Saturation
34%
34%
Lightness
28%
Red
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
90\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #743939, #472F60);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.29:1, 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 90\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Crimson Dusk Soft
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Plum Shadow Soft
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