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Plum Silk Dust#AD98C3
Chartreuse Silk Dust#B8C398
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Plum Silk Dust vs Chartreuse Silk Dust

A detailed comparison of #AD98C3 and #B8C398 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.4:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Plum Silk Dust
Text on Chartreuse Silk Dust

Color Properties

#AD98C3
HEX
#B8C398
rgb(173, 152, 195)
RGB
rgb(184, 195, 152)
hsl(270, 26%, 68%)
HSL
hsl(75, 26%, 68%)
270°
Hue
75°
26%
Saturation
26%
68%
Lightness
68%
Purple
Family
Lime
Hue Diff
165\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #AD98C3, #B8C398);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.4:1, 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 Silk Dust
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Chartreuse Silk Dust
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