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Iris Dusk Dust#40406D
Mauve Velvet Dust#874F82
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Iris Dusk Dust vs Mauve Velvet Dust

A detailed comparison of #40406D and #874F82 — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.6:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Iris Dusk Dust
Text on Mauve Velvet Dust

Color Properties

#40406D
HEX
#874F82
rgb(64, 64, 109)
RGB
rgb(135, 79, 130)
hsl(240, 26%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(305, 26%, 42%)
240°
Hue
305°
26%
Saturation
26%
34%
Lightness
42%
Blue
Family
Pink
Hue Diff
65\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #40406D, #874F82);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.6:1, 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 65\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Iris Dusk Dust
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Mauve Velvet Dust
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