Merlot Dusk Clear#862837
Orchid Velvet Clear#5831A5
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Merlot Dusk Clear vs Orchid Velvet Clear
A detailed comparison of #862837 and #5831A5 — adjacent colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.01:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Dusk Clear
Text on Orchid Velvet Clear
Color Properties
#862837
HEX
#5831A5
rgb(134, 40, 55)
RGB
rgb(88, 49, 165)
hsl(350, 54%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(260, 54%, 42%)
350°
Hue
260°
54%
Saturation
54%
34%
Lightness
42%
Red
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
90\u00B0 — Adjacent
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #862837, #5831A5);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.01:1, 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 90\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.
Merlot Dusk Clear
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Orchid Velvet Clear
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