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Iris Nocturne Pure#040462
Mauve Ink Pure#45033F
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Iris Nocturne Pure vs Mauve Ink Pure

A detailed comparison of #040462 and #45033F — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.12:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Iris Nocturne Pure
Text on Mauve Ink Pure

Color Properties

#040462
HEX
#45033F
rgb(4, 4, 98)
RGB
rgb(69, 3, 63)
hsl(240, 92%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(305, 92%, 14%)
240°
Hue
305°
92%
Saturation
92%
20%
Lightness
14%
Blue
Family
Pink
Hue Diff
65\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #040462, #45033F);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.12:1, 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 Nocturne Pure
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Mauve Ink Pure
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