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Violet Silk Muted#A49FBC
Iris Silk Muted#9F9FBC
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Violet Silk Muted vs Iris Silk Muted

A detailed comparison of #A49FBC and #9F9FBC — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.01:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Violet Silk Muted
Text on Iris Silk Muted

Color Properties

#A49FBC
HEX
#9F9FBC
rgb(164, 159, 188)
RGB
rgb(159, 159, 188)
hsl(250, 18%, 68%)
HSL
hsl(240, 18%, 68%)
250°
Hue
240°
18%
Saturation
18%
68%
Lightness
68%
Purple
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #A49FBC, #9F9FBC);

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.

Violet Silk Muted
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