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Orchid Shadow Clear#3B216E
Lime Shadow Clear#476E21
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Orchid Shadow Clear vs Lime Shadow Clear

A detailed comparison of #3B216E and #476E21 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

2.16:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Orchid Shadow Clear
Text on Lime Shadow Clear

Color Properties

#3B216E
HEX
#476E21
rgb(59, 33, 110)
RGB
rgb(71, 110, 33)
hsl(260, 54%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(90, 54%, 28%)
260°
Hue
90°
54%
Saturation
54%
28%
Lightness
28%
Purple
Family
Lime
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #3B216E, #476E21);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 2.16:1, 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 170\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Orchid Shadow Clear
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