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Plum Silk Muted#AD9FBC
Orchid Silk Muted#A99FBC
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Plum Silk Muted vs Orchid Silk Muted

A detailed comparison of #AD9FBC and #A99FBC — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.01:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Plum Silk Muted
Text on Orchid Silk Muted

Color Properties

#AD9FBC
HEX
#A99FBC
rgb(173, 159, 188)
RGB
rgb(169, 159, 188)
hsl(270, 18%, 68%)
HSL
hsl(260, 18%, 68%)
270°
Hue
260°
18%
Saturation
18%
68%
Lightness
68%
Purple
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #AD9FBC, #A99FBC);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.01:1, 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 Muted
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