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Emerald Core Soft#51A451
Orchid Core Soft#6D51A4
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Emerald Core Soft vs Orchid Core Soft

A detailed comparison of #51A451 and #6D51A4 — split-complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

2.02:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Emerald Core Soft
Text on Orchid Core Soft

Color Properties

#51A451
HEX
#6D51A4
rgb(81, 164, 81)
RGB
rgb(109, 81, 164)
hsl(120, 34%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(260, 34%, 48%)
120°
Hue
260°
34%
Saturation
34%
48%
Lightness
48%
Green
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
140\u00B0 — Split-complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #51A451, #6D51A4);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 2.02:1, 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 140\u00B0 hue difference, making them split-complementary. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Emerald Core Soft
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