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Orchid Velvet Vivid#511CBA
Olive Dusk Vivid#6C9717
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Orchid Velvet Vivid vs Olive Dusk Vivid

A detailed comparison of #511CBA and #6C9717 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

2.73:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Orchid Velvet Vivid
Text on Olive Dusk Vivid

Color Properties

#511CBA
HEX
#6C9717
rgb(81, 28, 186)
RGB
rgb(108, 151, 23)
hsl(260, 74%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(80, 74%, 34%)
260°
Hue
80°
74%
Saturation
74%
42%
Lightness
34%
Purple
Family
Lime
Hue Diff
180\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #511CBA, #6C9717);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 2.73:1, 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 180\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Orchid Velvet Vivid
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Olive Dusk Vivid
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