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Merlot Dusk Vivid#97172C
Indigo Dusk Vivid#172C97
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Merlot Dusk Vivid vs Indigo Dusk Vivid

A detailed comparison of #97172C and #172C97 — triadic range colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.34:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Dusk Vivid
Text on Indigo Dusk Vivid

Color Properties

#97172C
HEX
#172C97
rgb(151, 23, 44)
RGB
rgb(23, 44, 151)
hsl(350, 74%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(230, 74%, 34%)
350°
Hue
230°
74%
Saturation
74%
34%
Lightness
34%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
120\u00B0 — Triadic range

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #97172C, #172C97);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.34:1, 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 Vivid
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Indigo Dusk Vivid
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