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Crimson Dusk Vivid#971717
Plum Shadow Vivid#47137C
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Crimson Dusk Vivid vs Plum Shadow Vivid

A detailed comparison of #971717 and #47137C — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.48:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Crimson Dusk Vivid
Text on Plum Shadow Vivid

Color Properties

#971717
HEX
#47137C
rgb(151, 23, 23)
RGB
rgb(71, 19, 124)
hsl(0, 74%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(270, 74%, 28%)
0°
Hue
270°
74%
Saturation
74%
34%
Lightness
28%
Red
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
90\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #971717, #47137C);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.48:1, 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 Vivid
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Plum Shadow Vivid
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