Merlot Core Dust#9A5B65
Azure Radiant Dust#6B94A8
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Merlot Core Dust vs Azure Radiant Dust
A detailed comparison of #9A5B65 and #6B94A8 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.58:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Core Dust
Text on Azure Radiant Dust
Color Properties
#9A5B65
HEX
#6B94A8
rgb(154, 91, 101)
RGB
rgb(107, 148, 168)
hsl(350, 26%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(200, 26%, 54%)
350°
Hue
200°
26%
Saturation
26%
48%
Lightness
54%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
150\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #9A5B65, #6B94A8);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.58:1, 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 150\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Merlot Core Dust
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Azure Radiant Dust
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