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Iris Core Dust#5B5B9A
Violet Velvet Dust#594F87
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Iris Core Dust vs Violet Velvet Dust

A detailed comparison of #5B5B9A and #594F87 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.18:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Iris Core Dust
Text on Violet Velvet Dust

Color Properties

#5B5B9A
HEX
#594F87
rgb(91, 91, 154)
RGB
rgb(89, 79, 135)
hsl(240, 26%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(250, 26%, 42%)
240°
Hue
250°
26%
Saturation
26%
48%
Lightness
42%
Blue
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #5B5B9A, #594F87);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.18:1, 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.

Iris Core Dust
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Violet Velvet Dust
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