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Merlot Core Dust#9A5B65
Indigo Velvet Dust#4F5987
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Merlot Core Dust vs Indigo Velvet Dust

A detailed comparison of #9A5B65 and #4F5987 — triadic range colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.3:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Core Dust
Text on Indigo Velvet Dust

Color Properties

#9A5B65
HEX
#4F5987
rgb(154, 91, 101)
RGB
rgb(79, 89, 135)
hsl(350, 26%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(230, 26%, 42%)
350°
Hue
230°
26%
Saturation
26%
48%
Lightness
42%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
120\u00B0 — Triadic range

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #9A5B65, #4F5987);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.3:1, 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 120\u00B0 hue difference, making them triadic range. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Merlot Core Dust
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Indigo Velvet Dust
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