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Merlot Core Muted#90646C
Merlot Velvet Muted#7E585E
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Merlot Core Muted vs Merlot Velvet Muted

A detailed comparison of #90646C and #7E585E — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.23:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Core Muted
Text on Merlot Velvet Muted

Color Properties

#90646C
HEX
#7E585E
rgb(144, 100, 108)
RGB
rgb(126, 88, 94)
hsl(350, 18%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(350, 18%, 42%)
350°
Hue
350°
18%
Saturation
18%
48%
Lightness
42%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
0\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #90646C, #7E585E);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.23:1, 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 0\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Merlot Core Muted
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