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Plum Velvet Vivid#6B1CBA
Iris Dusk Vivid#171797
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Plum Velvet Vivid vs Iris Dusk Vivid

A detailed comparison of #6B1CBA and #171797 — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.56:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Plum Velvet Vivid
Text on Iris Dusk Vivid

Color Properties

#6B1CBA
HEX
#171797
rgb(107, 28, 186)
RGB
rgb(23, 23, 151)
hsl(270, 74%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(240, 74%, 34%)
270°
Hue
240°
74%
Saturation
74%
42%
Lightness
34%
Purple
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
30\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #6B1CBA, #171797);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.56:1, 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 Velvet Vivid
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Iris Dusk Vivid
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