Merlot Core Dust#9A5B65
Ruby Velvet Dust#87594F
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Merlot Core Dust vs Ruby Velvet Dust
A detailed comparison of #9A5B65 and #87594F — analogous colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.14:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Core Dust
Text on Ruby Velvet Dust
Color Properties
#9A5B65
HEX
#87594F
rgb(154, 91, 101)
RGB
rgb(135, 89, 79)
hsl(350, 26%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(10, 26%, 42%)
350°
Hue
10°
26%
Saturation
26%
48%
Lightness
42%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
20\u00B0 — Analogous
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #9A5B65, #87594F);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.14:1, 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 20\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.
Merlot Core Dust
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Ruby Velvet Dust
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