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Orchid Dusk Clear#472886
Sapphire Velvet Clear#316BA5
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Orchid Dusk Clear vs Sapphire Velvet Clear

A detailed comparison of #472886 and #316BA5 — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.97:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Orchid Dusk Clear
Text on Sapphire Velvet Clear

Color Properties

#472886
HEX
#316BA5
rgb(71, 40, 134)
RGB
rgb(49, 107, 165)
hsl(260, 54%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(210, 54%, 42%)
260°
Hue
210°
54%
Saturation
54%
34%
Lightness
42%
Purple
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
50\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #472886, #316BA5);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.97:1, 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 50\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Orchid Dusk Clear
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Sapphire Velvet Clear
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