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Iris Core Clear#3838BC
Plum Velvet Clear#6B31A5
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Iris Core Clear vs Plum Velvet Clear

A detailed comparison of #3838BC and #6B31A5 — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.06:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Iris Core Clear
Text on Plum Velvet Clear

Color Properties

#3838BC
HEX
#6B31A5
rgb(56, 56, 188)
RGB
rgb(107, 49, 165)
hsl(240, 54%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(270, 54%, 42%)
240°
Hue
270°
54%
Saturation
54%
48%
Lightness
42%
Blue
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
30\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #3838BC, #6B31A5);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.06:1, 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.

Iris Core Clear
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