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Iris Dusk Dust#40406D
Mulberry Velvet Dust#744F87
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Iris Dusk Dust vs Mulberry Velvet Dust

A detailed comparison of #40406D and #744F87 — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.48:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Iris Dusk Dust
Text on Mulberry Velvet Dust

Color Properties

#40406D
HEX
#744F87
rgb(64, 64, 109)
RGB
rgb(116, 79, 135)
hsl(240, 26%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(280, 26%, 42%)
240°
Hue
280°
26%
Saturation
26%
34%
Lightness
42%
Blue
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
40\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #40406D, #744F87);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.48:1, 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 40\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Iris Dusk Dust
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Mulberry Velvet Dust
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