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Orchid Velvet Vivid#511CBA
Amethyst Velvet Vivid#291CBA
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Orchid Velvet Vivid vs Amethyst Velvet Vivid

A detailed comparison of #511CBA and #291CBA — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.13:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Orchid Velvet Vivid
Text on Amethyst Velvet Vivid

Color Properties

#511CBA
HEX
#291CBA
rgb(81, 28, 186)
RGB
rgb(41, 28, 186)
hsl(260, 74%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(245, 74%, 42%)
260°
Hue
245°
74%
Saturation
74%
42%
Lightness
42%
Purple
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
15\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #511CBA, #291CBA);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.13:1, 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 Velvet Vivid
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Amethyst Velvet Vivid
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