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Orchid Silk Dust#A698C3
Amethyst Silk Dust#9C98C3
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Orchid Silk Dust vs Amethyst Silk Dust

A detailed comparison of #A698C3 and #9C98C3 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.03:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Orchid Silk Dust
Text on Amethyst Silk Dust

Color Properties

#A698C3
HEX
#9C98C3
rgb(166, 152, 195)
RGB
rgb(156, 152, 195)
hsl(260, 26%, 68%)
HSL
hsl(245, 26%, 68%)
260°
Hue
245°
26%
Saturation
26%
68%
Lightness
68%
Purple
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
15\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #A698C3, #9C98C3);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.03:1, 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 15\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Orchid Silk Dust
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Amethyst Silk Dust
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