Plum Tone Dust#997EB4
Chartreuse Tone Dust#A6B47E
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Plum Tone Dust vs Chartreuse Tone Dust
A detailed comparison of #997EB4 and #A6B47E — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.58:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Plum Tone Dust
Text on Chartreuse Tone Dust
Color Properties
#997EB4
HEX
#A6B47E
rgb(153, 126, 180)
RGB
rgb(166, 180, 126)
hsl(270, 26%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(75, 26%, 60%)
270°
Hue
75°
26%
Saturation
26%
60%
Lightness
60%
Purple
Family
Lime
Hue Diff
165\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #997EB4, #A6B47E);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.58:1, 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 165\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Plum Tone Dust
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Chartreuse Tone Dust
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