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Plum Velvet Soft#6B4790
Emerald Velvet Soft#479047
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Plum Velvet Soft vs Emerald Velvet Soft

A detailed comparison of #6B4790 and #479047 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.83:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Plum Velvet Soft
Text on Emerald Velvet Soft

Color Properties

#6B4790
HEX
#479047
rgb(107, 71, 144)
RGB
rgb(71, 144, 71)
hsl(270, 34%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(120, 34%, 42%)
270°
Hue
120°
34%
Saturation
34%
42%
Lightness
42%
Purple
Family
Green
Hue Diff
150\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #6B4790, #479047);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.83:1, 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 150\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Plum Velvet Soft
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