Merlot Core Muted#90646C
Cerulean Core Muted#648990
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Merlot Core Muted vs Cerulean Core Muted
A detailed comparison of #90646C and #648990 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.31:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Core Muted
Text on Cerulean Core Muted
Color Properties
#90646C
HEX
#648990
rgb(144, 100, 108)
RGB
rgb(100, 137, 144)
hsl(350, 18%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(190, 18%, 48%)
350°
Hue
190°
18%
Saturation
18%
48%
Lightness
48%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #90646C, #648990);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.31:1, 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 160\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 Muted
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Cerulean Core Muted
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