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Magenta Velvet Pure#AD09CE
Mauve Velvet Pure#CE09BD
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Magenta Velvet Pure vs Mauve Velvet Pure

A detailed comparison of #AD09CE and #CE09BD — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.19:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Magenta Velvet Pure
Text on Mauve Velvet Pure

Color Properties

#AD09CE
HEX
#CE09BD
rgb(173, 9, 206)
RGB
rgb(206, 9, 189)
hsl(290, 92%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(305, 92%, 42%)
290°
Hue
305°
92%
Saturation
92%
42%
Lightness
42%
Pink
Family
Pink
Hue Diff
15\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #AD09CE, #CE09BD);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.19:1, 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 15\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Magenta Velvet Pure
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Mauve Velvet Pure
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