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Merlot Radiant Soft#B2626F
Orchid Tone Soft#8D76BC
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Merlot Radiant Soft vs Orchid Tone Soft

A detailed comparison of #B2626F and #8D76BC — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.12:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Radiant Soft
Text on Orchid Tone Soft

Color Properties

#B2626F
HEX
#8D76BC
rgb(178, 98, 111)
RGB
rgb(141, 118, 188)
hsl(350, 34%, 54%)
HSL
hsl(260, 34%, 60%)
350°
Hue
260°
34%
Saturation
34%
54%
Lightness
60%
Red
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
90\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #B2626F, #8D76BC);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.12:1, 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 Radiant Soft
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Orchid Tone Soft
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