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Mauve Dusk Vivid#97178C
Orchid Velvet Vivid#511CBA
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Mauve Dusk Vivid vs Orchid Velvet Vivid

A detailed comparison of #97178C and #511CBA — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.27:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Mauve Dusk Vivid
Text on Orchid Velvet Vivid

Color Properties

#97178C
HEX
#511CBA
rgb(151, 23, 140)
RGB
rgb(81, 28, 186)
hsl(305, 74%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(260, 74%, 42%)
305°
Hue
260°
74%
Saturation
74%
34%
Lightness
42%
Pink
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
45\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #97178C, #511CBA);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.27:1, 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 45\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Mauve Dusk Vivid
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Orchid Velvet Vivid
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