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Plum Shadow Vivid#47137C
Mulberry Nocturne Vivid#400D59
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Plum Shadow Vivid vs Mulberry Nocturne Vivid

A detailed comparison of #47137C and #400D59 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.16:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Plum Shadow Vivid
Text on Mulberry Nocturne Vivid

Color Properties

#47137C
HEX
#400D59
rgb(71, 19, 124)
RGB
rgb(64, 13, 89)
hsl(270, 74%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(280, 74%, 20%)
270°
Hue
280°
74%
Saturation
74%
28%
Lightness
20%
Purple
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #47137C, #400D59);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.16:1, 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 10\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Plum Shadow Vivid
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Mulberry Nocturne Vivid
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