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Plum Shadow Muted#473B54
Olive Shadow Muted#4C543B
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Plum Shadow Muted vs Olive Shadow Muted

A detailed comparison of #473B54 and #4C543B — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.31:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Plum Shadow Muted
Text on Olive Shadow Muted

Color Properties

#473B54
HEX
#4C543B
rgb(71, 59, 84)
RGB
rgb(76, 84, 59)
hsl(270, 18%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(80, 18%, 28%)
270°
Hue
80°
18%
Saturation
18%
28%
Lightness
28%
Purple
Family
Lime
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #473B54, #4C543B);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.31:1, 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 170\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Plum Shadow Muted
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