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Plum Velvet Pure#6B09CE
Orchid Velvet Pure#4A09CE
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Plum Velvet Pure vs Orchid Velvet Pure

A detailed comparison of #6B09CE and #4A09CE — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.15:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Plum Velvet Pure
Text on Orchid Velvet Pure

Color Properties

#6B09CE
HEX
#4A09CE
rgb(107, 9, 206)
RGB
rgb(74, 9, 206)
hsl(270, 92%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(260, 92%, 42%)
270°
Hue
260°
92%
Saturation
92%
42%
Lightness
42%
Purple
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #6B09CE, #4A09CE);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.15:1, 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 Pure
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Orchid Velvet Pure
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