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Orchid Velvet Vivid#511CBA
Emerald Velvet Vivid#1CBA1C
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Orchid Velvet Vivid vs Emerald Velvet Vivid

A detailed comparison of #511CBA and #1CBA1C — split-complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

3.64:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Orchid Velvet Vivid
Text on Emerald Velvet Vivid

Color Properties

#511CBA
HEX
#1CBA1C
rgb(81, 28, 186)
RGB
rgb(28, 186, 28)
hsl(260, 74%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(120, 74%, 42%)
260°
Hue
120°
74%
Saturation
74%
42%
Lightness
42%
Purple
Family
Green
Hue Diff
140\u00B0 — Split-complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #511CBA, #1CBA1C);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 3.64:1, this pair passes WCAG AA for large text only. Avoid using this combination for body text. Consider it for headings, decorative elements, or adjacent UI regions.

These colors have a 140\u00B0 hue difference, making them split-complementary. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Orchid Velvet Vivid
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Emerald Velvet Vivid
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