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Orchid Bloom Soft#BBADD7
Steel Bloom Soft#ADC5D7
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Orchid Bloom Soft vs Steel Bloom Soft

A detailed comparison of #BBADD7 and #ADC5D7 — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.17:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Orchid Bloom Soft
Text on Steel Bloom Soft

Color Properties

#BBADD7
HEX
#ADC5D7
rgb(187, 173, 215)
RGB
rgb(173, 197, 215)
hsl(260, 34%, 76%)
HSL
hsl(205, 34%, 76%)
260°
Hue
205°
34%
Saturation
34%
76%
Lightness
76%
Purple
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
55\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #BBADD7, #ADC5D7);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.17:1, 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 55\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Orchid Bloom Soft
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