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Plum Tone Dust#997EB4
Iris Silk Dust#9898C3
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Plum Tone Dust vs Iris Silk Dust

A detailed comparison of #997EB4 and #9898C3 — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.27:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Plum Tone Dust
Text on Iris Silk Dust

Color Properties

#997EB4
HEX
#9898C3
rgb(153, 126, 180)
RGB
rgb(152, 152, 195)
hsl(270, 26%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(240, 26%, 68%)
270°
Hue
240°
26%
Saturation
26%
60%
Lightness
68%
Purple
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
30\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #997EB4, #9898C3);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.27:1, 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 30\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Plum Tone Dust
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Iris Silk Dust
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