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Orchid Shadow Faint#45404F
Plum Nocturne Faint#332E38
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Orchid Shadow Faint vs Plum Nocturne Faint

A detailed comparison of #45404F and #332E38 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.32:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Orchid Shadow Faint
Text on Plum Nocturne Faint

Color Properties

#45404F
HEX
#332E38
rgb(69, 64, 79)
RGB
rgb(51, 46, 56)
hsl(260, 10%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(270, 10%, 20%)
260°
Hue
270°
10%
Saturation
10%
28%
Lightness
20%
Purple
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #45404F, #332E38);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.32:1, 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 10\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Orchid Shadow Faint
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Plum Nocturne Faint
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