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Violet Silk Muted#A49FBC
Orchid Tone Muted#9387AB
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Violet Silk Muted vs Orchid Tone Muted

A detailed comparison of #A49FBC and #9387AB — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.31:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Violet Silk Muted
Text on Orchid Tone Muted

Color Properties

#A49FBC
HEX
#9387AB
rgb(164, 159, 188)
RGB
rgb(147, 135, 171)
hsl(250, 18%, 68%)
HSL
hsl(260, 18%, 60%)
250°
Hue
260°
18%
Saturation
18%
68%
Lightness
60%
Purple
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #A49FBC, #9387AB);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.31:1, 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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Orchid Tone Muted
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