Orchid Core Dust#705B9A
Citrine Velvet Dust#87874F
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Orchid Core Dust vs Citrine Velvet Dust
A detailed comparison of #705B9A and #87874F — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.54:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Orchid Core Dust
Text on Citrine Velvet Dust
Color Properties
#705B9A
HEX
#87874F
rgb(112, 91, 154)
RGB
rgb(135, 135, 79)
hsl(260, 26%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(60, 26%, 42%)
260°
Hue
60°
26%
Saturation
26%
48%
Lightness
42%
Purple
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #705B9A, #87874F);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.54:1, 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 160\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Orchid Core Dust
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Citrine Velvet Dust
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