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Merlot Dusk Clear#862837
Leaf Velvet Clear#45A531
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Merlot Dusk Clear vs Leaf Velvet Clear

A detailed comparison of #862837 and #45A531 — triadic range colors

Contrast & Accessibility

2.82:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Dusk Clear
Text on Leaf Velvet Clear

Color Properties

#862837
HEX
#45A531
rgb(134, 40, 55)
RGB
rgb(69, 165, 49)
hsl(350, 54%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(110, 54%, 42%)
350°
Hue
110°
54%
Saturation
54%
34%
Lightness
42%
Red
Family
Green
Hue Diff
120\u00B0 — Triadic range

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #862837, #45A531);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 2.82:1, 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 120\u00B0 hue difference, making them triadic range. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Merlot Dusk Clear
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Leaf Velvet Clear
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