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Honey Core Dust#909A5B
Merlot Velvet Dust#874F59
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Honey Core Dust vs Merlot Velvet Dust

A detailed comparison of #909A5B and #874F59 — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

2.11:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Honey Core Dust
Text on Merlot Velvet Dust

Color Properties

#909A5B
HEX
#874F59
rgb(144, 154, 91)
RGB
rgb(135, 79, 89)
hsl(70, 26%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(350, 26%, 42%)
70°
Hue
350°
26%
Saturation
26%
48%
Lightness
42%
Lime
Family
Red
Hue Diff
80\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #909A5B, #874F59);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 2.11:1, 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 80\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Honey Core Dust
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Merlot Velvet Dust
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