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Iris Shadow Clear#21216E
Violet Shadow Clear#2E216E
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Iris Shadow Clear vs Violet Shadow Clear

A detailed comparison of #21216E and #2E216E — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.03:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Iris Shadow Clear
Text on Violet Shadow Clear

Color Properties

#21216E
HEX
#2E216E
rgb(33, 33, 110)
RGB
rgb(46, 33, 110)
hsl(240, 54%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(250, 54%, 28%)
240°
Hue
250°
54%
Saturation
54%
28%
Lightness
28%
Blue
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #21216E, #2E216E);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.03:1, 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 Shadow Clear
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Violet Shadow Clear
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