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Plum Velvet Clear#6B31A5
Orchid Velvet Clear#5831A5
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Plum Velvet Clear vs Orchid Velvet Clear

A detailed comparison of #6B31A5 and #5831A5 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.09:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Plum Velvet Clear
Text on Orchid Velvet Clear

Color Properties

#6B31A5
HEX
#5831A5
rgb(107, 49, 165)
RGB
rgb(88, 49, 165)
hsl(270, 54%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(260, 54%, 42%)
270°
Hue
260°
54%
Saturation
54%
42%
Lightness
42%
Purple
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #6B31A5, #5831A5);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.09:1, 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 Velvet Clear
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