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Lime Silk Soft#ADC992
Plum Tone Soft#9976BC
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Lime Silk Soft vs Plum Tone Soft

A detailed comparison of #ADC992 and #9976BC — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

2.04:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Lime Silk Soft
Text on Plum Tone Soft

Color Properties

#ADC992
HEX
#9976BC
rgb(173, 201, 146)
RGB
rgb(153, 118, 188)
hsl(90, 34%, 68%)
HSL
hsl(270, 34%, 60%)
90°
Hue
270°
34%
Saturation
34%
68%
Lightness
60%
Lime
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
180\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #ADC992, #9976BC);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 2.04:1, 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 180\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Lime Silk Soft
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