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Plum Shadow Clear#47216E
Chartreuse Shadow Clear#5B6E21
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Plum Shadow Clear vs Chartreuse Shadow Clear

A detailed comparison of #47216E and #5B6E21 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

2.16:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Plum Shadow Clear
Text on Chartreuse Shadow Clear

Color Properties

#47216E
HEX
#5B6E21
rgb(71, 33, 110)
RGB
rgb(91, 110, 33)
hsl(270, 54%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(75, 54%, 28%)
270°
Hue
75°
54%
Saturation
54%
28%
Lightness
28%
Purple
Family
Lime
Hue Diff
165\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #47216E, #5B6E21);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 2.16:1, 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 165\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Plum Shadow Clear
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