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Orchid Velvet Clear#5831A5
Steel Velvet Clear#3175A5
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Orchid Velvet Clear vs Steel Velvet Clear

A detailed comparison of #5831A5 and #3175A5 — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.76:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Orchid Velvet Clear
Text on Steel Velvet Clear

Color Properties

#5831A5
HEX
#3175A5
rgb(88, 49, 165)
RGB
rgb(49, 117, 165)
hsl(260, 54%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(205, 54%, 42%)
260°
Hue
205°
54%
Saturation
54%
42%
Lightness
42%
Purple
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
55\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #5831A5, #3175A5);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.76:1, 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 55\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Orchid Velvet Clear
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Steel Velvet Clear
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