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Mauve Shadow Clear#6E2168
Orchid Nocturne Clear#2A174F
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Mauve Shadow Clear vs Orchid Nocturne Clear

A detailed comparison of #6E2168 and #2A174F — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.56:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Mauve Shadow Clear
Text on Orchid Nocturne Clear

Color Properties

#6E2168
HEX
#2A174F
rgb(110, 33, 104)
RGB
rgb(42, 23, 79)
hsl(305, 54%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(260, 54%, 20%)
305°
Hue
260°
54%
Saturation
54%
28%
Lightness
20%
Pink
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
45\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #6E2168, #2A174F);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.56:1, 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 45\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Mauve Shadow Clear
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Orchid Nocturne Clear
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