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Orchid Nocturne Clear#2A174F
Plum Shadow Clear#47216E
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Orchid Nocturne Clear vs Plum Shadow Clear

A detailed comparison of #2A174F and #47216E — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.28:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Orchid Nocturne Clear
Text on Plum Shadow Clear

Color Properties

#2A174F
HEX
#47216E
rgb(42, 23, 79)
RGB
rgb(71, 33, 110)
hsl(260, 54%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(270, 54%, 28%)
260°
Hue
270°
54%
Saturation
54%
20%
Lightness
28%
Purple
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #2A174F, #47216E);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.28:1, 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 10\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Orchid Nocturne Clear
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