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Orchid Core Pure#550AEB
Mulberry Velvet Pure#8C09CE
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Orchid Core Pure vs Mulberry Velvet Pure

A detailed comparison of #550AEB and #8C09CE — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.16:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Orchid Core Pure
Text on Mulberry Velvet Pure

Color Properties

#550AEB
HEX
#8C09CE
rgb(85, 10, 235)
RGB
rgb(140, 9, 206)
hsl(260, 92%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(280, 92%, 42%)
260°
Hue
280°
92%
Saturation
92%
48%
Lightness
42%
Purple
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
20\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #550AEB, #8C09CE);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.16:1, 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 20\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Orchid Core Pure
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Mulberry Velvet Pure
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