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Iris Dusk Faint#4E4E5F
Orchid Velvet Faint#686076
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Iris Dusk Faint vs Orchid Velvet Faint

A detailed comparison of #4E4E5F and #686076 — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.37:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Iris Dusk Faint
Text on Orchid Velvet Faint

Color Properties

#4E4E5F
HEX
#686076
rgb(78, 78, 95)
RGB
rgb(104, 96, 118)
hsl(240, 10%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(260, 10%, 42%)
240°
Hue
260°
10%
Saturation
10%
34%
Lightness
42%
Blue
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
20\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #4E4E5F, #686076);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.37:1, 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 20\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Iris Dusk Faint
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Orchid Velvet Faint
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