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Violet Core Dust#655B9A
Iris Core Dust#5B5B9A
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Violet Core Dust vs Iris Core Dust

A detailed comparison of #655B9A and #5B5B9A — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.03:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Violet Core Dust
Text on Iris Core Dust

Color Properties

#655B9A
HEX
#5B5B9A
rgb(101, 91, 154)
RGB
rgb(91, 91, 154)
hsl(250, 26%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(240, 26%, 48%)
250°
Hue
240°
26%
Saturation
26%
48%
Lightness
48%
Purple
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #655B9A, #5B5B9A);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.03:1, 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.

Violet Core Dust
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Iris Core Dust
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