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Violet Shadow Pure#1C0689
Iris Nocturne Pure#040462
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Violet Shadow Pure vs Iris Nocturne Pure

A detailed comparison of #1C0689 and #040462 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.2:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Violet Shadow Pure
Text on Iris Nocturne Pure

Color Properties

#1C0689
HEX
#040462
rgb(28, 6, 137)
RGB
rgb(4, 4, 98)
hsl(250, 92%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(240, 92%, 20%)
250°
Hue
240°
92%
Saturation
92%
28%
Lightness
20%
Purple
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #1C0689, #040462);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.2:1, 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.

Violet Shadow Pure
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Iris Nocturne Pure
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