Merlot Core Vivid#D5203E
Mulberry Velvet Vivid#861CBA
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Merlot Core Vivid vs Mulberry Velvet Vivid
A detailed comparison of #D5203E and #861CBA — adjacent colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.42:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Core Vivid
Text on Mulberry Velvet Vivid
Color Properties
#D5203E
HEX
#861CBA
rgb(213, 32, 62)
RGB
rgb(134, 28, 186)
hsl(350, 74%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(280, 74%, 42%)
350°
Hue
280°
74%
Saturation
74%
48%
Lightness
42%
Red
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
70\u00B0 — Adjacent
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #D5203E, #861CBA);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.42:1, 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 70\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.
Merlot Core Vivid
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Mulberry Velvet Vivid
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