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Merlot Velvet Clear#A53145
Emerald Velvet Clear#31A531
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Merlot Velvet Clear vs Emerald Velvet Clear

A detailed comparison of #A53145 and #31A531 — triadic range colors

Contrast & Accessibility

2.1:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Velvet Clear
Text on Emerald Velvet Clear

Color Properties

#A53145
HEX
#31A531
rgb(165, 49, 69)
RGB
rgb(49, 165, 49)
hsl(350, 54%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(120, 54%, 42%)
350°
Hue
120°
54%
Saturation
54%
42%
Lightness
42%
Red
Family
Green
Hue Diff
130\u00B0 — Triadic range

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #A53145, #31A531);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 2.1:1, 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 130\u00B0 hue difference, making them triadic range. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Merlot Velvet Clear
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Emerald Velvet Clear
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