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Merlot Core Soft#A4515F
Honey Core Soft#96A451
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Merlot Core Soft vs Honey Core Soft

A detailed comparison of #A4515F and #96A451 — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.97:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Core Soft
Text on Honey Core Soft

Color Properties

#A4515F
HEX
#96A451
rgb(164, 81, 95)
RGB
rgb(150, 164, 81)
hsl(350, 34%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(70, 34%, 48%)
350°
Hue
70°
34%
Saturation
34%
48%
Lightness
48%
Red
Family
Lime
Hue Diff
80\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #A4515F, #96A451);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.97:1, 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 80\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Merlot Core Soft
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