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Plum Silk Dust#AD98C3
Mulberry Silk Dust#B498C3
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Plum Silk Dust vs Mulberry Silk Dust

A detailed comparison of #AD98C3 and #B498C3 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.02:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Plum Silk Dust
Text on Mulberry Silk Dust

Color Properties

#AD98C3
HEX
#B498C3
rgb(173, 152, 195)
RGB
rgb(180, 152, 195)
hsl(270, 26%, 68%)
HSL
hsl(280, 26%, 68%)
270°
Hue
280°
26%
Saturation
26%
68%
Lightness
68%
Purple
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #AD98C3, #B498C3);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.02:1, 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 Silk Dust
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Mulberry Silk Dust
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