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Iris Velvet Pure#0909CE
Merlot Velvet Pure#CE0929
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Iris Velvet Pure vs Merlot Velvet Pure

A detailed comparison of #0909CE and #CE0929 — triadic range colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.9:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Iris Velvet Pure
Text on Merlot Velvet Pure

Color Properties

#0909CE
HEX
#CE0929
rgb(9, 9, 206)
RGB
rgb(206, 9, 41)
hsl(240, 92%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(350, 92%, 42%)
240°
Hue
350°
92%
Saturation
92%
42%
Lightness
42%
Blue
Family
Red
Hue Diff
110\u00B0 — Triadic range

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #0909CE, #CE0929);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.9:1, 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 110\u00B0 hue difference, making them triadic range. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Iris Velvet Pure
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Merlot Velvet Pure
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