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Mulberry Shadow Dust#4E355A
Mauve Nocturne Dust#40263E
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Mulberry Shadow Dust vs Mauve Nocturne Dust

A detailed comparison of #4E355A and #40263E — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.27:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Mulberry Shadow Dust
Text on Mauve Nocturne Dust

Color Properties

#4E355A
HEX
#40263E
rgb(78, 53, 90)
RGB
rgb(64, 38, 62)
hsl(280, 26%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(305, 26%, 20%)
280°
Hue
305°
26%
Saturation
26%
28%
Lightness
20%
Purple
Family
Pink
Hue Diff
25\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #4E355A, #40263E);

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 25\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Mulberry Shadow Dust
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Mauve Nocturne Dust
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