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Plum Core Clear#7A38BC
Steel Core Clear#3885BC
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Plum Core Clear vs Steel Core Clear

A detailed comparison of #7A38BC and #3885BC — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.68:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Plum Core Clear
Text on Steel Core Clear

Color Properties

#7A38BC
HEX
#3885BC
rgb(122, 56, 188)
RGB
rgb(56, 133, 188)
hsl(270, 54%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(205, 54%, 48%)
270°
Hue
205°
54%
Saturation
54%
48%
Lightness
48%
Purple
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
65\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #7A38BC, #3885BC);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.68:1, 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 65\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Plum Core Clear
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