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Plum Shadow Vivid#47137C
Amber Dusk Vivid#978117
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Plum Shadow Vivid vs Amber Dusk Vivid

A detailed comparison of #47137C and #978117 — split-complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

3.31:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Plum Shadow Vivid
Text on Amber Dusk Vivid

Color Properties

#47137C
HEX
#978117
rgb(71, 19, 124)
RGB
rgb(151, 129, 23)
hsl(270, 74%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(50, 74%, 34%)
270°
Hue
50°
74%
Saturation
74%
28%
Lightness
34%
Purple
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
140\u00B0 — Split-complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #47137C, #978117);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 3.31:1, this pair passes WCAG AA for large text only. Avoid using this combination for body text. Consider it for headings, decorative elements, or adjacent UI regions.

These colors have a 140\u00B0 hue difference, making them split-complementary. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Plum Shadow Vivid
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Amber Dusk Vivid
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