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Orchid Velvet Faint#686076
Violet Core Faint#726E87
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Orchid Velvet Faint vs Violet Core Faint

A detailed comparison of #686076 and #726E87 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.22:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Orchid Velvet Faint
Text on Violet Core Faint

Color Properties

#686076
HEX
#726E87
rgb(104, 96, 118)
RGB
rgb(114, 110, 135)
hsl(260, 10%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(250, 10%, 48%)
260°
Hue
250°
10%
Saturation
10%
42%
Lightness
48%
Purple
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #686076, #726E87);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.22:1, 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 Velvet Faint
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Violet Core Faint
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