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Plum Radiant Pure#8A1EF6
Orchid Core Pure#550AEB
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Plum Radiant Pure vs Orchid Core Pure

A detailed comparison of #8A1EF6 and #550AEB — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.37:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Plum Radiant Pure
Text on Orchid Core Pure

Color Properties

#8A1EF6
HEX
#550AEB
rgb(138, 30, 246)
RGB
rgb(85, 10, 235)
hsl(270, 92%, 54%)
HSL
hsl(260, 92%, 48%)
270°
Hue
260°
92%
Saturation
92%
54%
Lightness
48%
Purple
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #8A1EF6, #550AEB);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.37:1, 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.

Plum Radiant Pure
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Orchid Core Pure
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