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Plum Mist Muted#E6E1EA
Orchid Whisper Muted#EFEDF2
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Plum Mist Muted vs Orchid Whisper Muted

A detailed comparison of #E6E1EA and #EFEDF2 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.11:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Plum Mist Muted
Text on Orchid Whisper Muted

Color Properties

#E6E1EA
HEX
#EFEDF2
rgb(230, 225, 234)
RGB
rgb(239, 237, 242)
hsl(270, 18%, 90%)
HSL
hsl(260, 18%, 94%)
270°
Hue
260°
18%
Saturation
18%
90%
Lightness
94%
Purple
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #E6E1EA, #EFEDF2);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.11:1, 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.

Plum Mist Muted
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Orchid Whisper Muted
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