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Plum Velvet Vivid#6B1CBA
Orchid Velvet Vivid#511CBA
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Plum Velvet Vivid vs Orchid Velvet Vivid

A detailed comparison of #6B1CBA and #511CBA — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.12:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Plum Velvet Vivid
Text on Orchid Velvet Vivid

Color Properties

#6B1CBA
HEX
#511CBA
rgb(107, 28, 186)
RGB
rgb(81, 28, 186)
hsl(270, 74%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(260, 74%, 42%)
270°
Hue
260°
74%
Saturation
74%
42%
Lightness
42%
Purple
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #6B1CBA, #511CBA);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.12:1, 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 Velvet Vivid
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Orchid Velvet Vivid
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