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Orchid Silk Vivid#9971EA
Steel Silk Vivid#71B7EA
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Orchid Silk Vivid vs Steel Silk Vivid

A detailed comparison of #9971EA and #71B7EA — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.64:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Orchid Silk Vivid
Text on Steel Silk Vivid

Color Properties

#9971EA
HEX
#71B7EA
rgb(153, 113, 234)
RGB
rgb(113, 183, 234)
hsl(260, 74%, 68%)
HSL
hsl(205, 74%, 68%)
260°
Hue
205°
74%
Saturation
74%
68%
Lightness
68%
Purple
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
55\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #9971EA, #71B7EA);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.64:1, 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 Silk Vivid
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Steel Silk Vivid
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