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Orchid Core Pure#550AEB
Orchid Velvet Pure#4A09CE
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Orchid Core Pure vs Orchid Velvet Pure

A detailed comparison of #550AEB and #4A09CE — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.18:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Orchid Core Pure
Text on Orchid Velvet Pure

Color Properties

#550AEB
HEX
#4A09CE
rgb(85, 10, 235)
RGB
rgb(74, 9, 206)
hsl(260, 92%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(260, 92%, 42%)
260°
Hue
260°
92%
Saturation
92%
48%
Lightness
42%
Purple
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
0\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #550AEB, #4A09CE);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.18:1, 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 0\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Orchid Core Pure
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Orchid Velvet Pure
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