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Plum Velvet Vivid#6B1CBA
Emerald Dusk Vivid#179717
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Plum Velvet Vivid vs Emerald Dusk Vivid

A detailed comparison of #6B1CBA and #179717 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

2.19:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Plum Velvet Vivid
Text on Emerald Dusk Vivid

Color Properties

#6B1CBA
HEX
#179717
rgb(107, 28, 186)
RGB
rgb(23, 151, 23)
hsl(270, 74%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(120, 74%, 34%)
270°
Hue
120°
74%
Saturation
74%
42%
Lightness
34%
Purple
Family
Green
Hue Diff
150\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #6B1CBA, #179717);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 2.19:1, 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 Vivid
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Emerald Dusk Vivid
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