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Emerald Silk Dust#98C398
Plum Tone Dust#997EB4
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Emerald Silk Dust vs Plum Tone Dust

A detailed comparison of #98C398 and #997EB4 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.77:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Emerald Silk Dust
Text on Plum Tone Dust

Color Properties

#98C398
HEX
#997EB4
rgb(152, 195, 152)
RGB
rgb(153, 126, 180)
hsl(120, 26%, 68%)
HSL
hsl(270, 26%, 60%)
120°
Hue
270°
26%
Saturation
26%
68%
Lightness
60%
Green
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
150\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #98C398, #997EB4);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.77:1, 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 150\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Emerald Silk Dust
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Plum Tone Dust
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