We're live on Product Hunt!Support us
ColorArchive

A curated color library with 5,000+ algorithmically generated colors. Browse, search, save favorites, and export palette tokens — no account required.

CollectionsFamiliesBrandsRegionsJournalNotesGuidesFree ResourcesConvertColorblindAboutSupportUpdates
Ready for static export
Privacy·Terms·Refunds·Cookies·Commerce Disclosure
colorarchive.org · © 2026 ColorArchive
Skip to content
ColorArchive
ProLog in
ArchiveAll ColorsCollections
Merlot Core Dust#9A5B65
Mint Core Dust#5B9A65
VS

Merlot Core Dust vs Mint Core Dust

A detailed comparison of #9A5B65 and #5B9A65 — split-complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.54:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Core Dust
Text on Mint Core Dust

Color Properties

#9A5B65
HEX
#5B9A65
rgb(154, 91, 101)
RGB
rgb(91, 154, 101)
hsl(350, 26%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(130, 26%, 48%)
350°
Hue
130°
26%
Saturation
26%
48%
Lightness
48%
Red
Family
Green
Hue Diff
140\u00B0 — Split-complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #9A5B65, #5B9A65);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.54:1, 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 140\u00B0 hue difference, making them split-complementary. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Merlot Core Dust
view_detail →
Mint Core Dust
view_detail →

Related Comparisons

Merlot Core Dust vs Lagoon Core Dust
#9A5B65 · #5B9A90
Mint Core Dust vs Peony Core Dust
#5B9A65 · #9A5B90
Vermillion Core Dust vs Mint Core Dust
#9A6A5B · #5B9A65
Merlot Core Dust vs Jade Core Dust
#9A5B65 · #5B9A7A
Vermillion Core Dust vs Jade Core Dust
#9A6A5B · #5B9A7A