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Merlot Bloom Clear#E3A1AC
Orchid Silk Clear#9F81D9
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Merlot Bloom Clear vs Orchid Silk Clear

A detailed comparison of #E3A1AC and #9F81D9 — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.51:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Bloom Clear
Text on Orchid Silk Clear

Color Properties

#E3A1AC
HEX
#9F81D9
rgb(227, 161, 172)
RGB
rgb(159, 129, 217)
hsl(350, 54%, 76%)
HSL
hsl(260, 54%, 68%)
350°
Hue
260°
54%
Saturation
54%
76%
Lightness
68%
Red
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
90\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #E3A1AC, #9F81D9);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.51:1, 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 90\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Merlot Bloom Clear
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Orchid Silk Clear
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