Merlot Core Dust#9A5B65
Seafoam Core Dust#5B9A70
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Merlot Core Dust vs Seafoam Core Dust
A detailed comparison of #9A5B65 and #5B9A70 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.55:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Core Dust
Text on Seafoam Core Dust
Color Properties
#9A5B65
HEX
#5B9A70
rgb(154, 91, 101)
RGB
rgb(91, 154, 112)
hsl(350, 26%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(140, 26%, 48%)
350°
Hue
140°
26%
Saturation
26%
48%
Lightness
48%
Red
Family
Green
Hue Diff
150\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #9A5B65, #5B9A70);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.55:1, 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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Seafoam Core Dust
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