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Merlot Velvet Clear#A53145
Mulberry Dusk Clear#662886
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Merlot Velvet Clear vs Mulberry Dusk Clear

A detailed comparison of #A53145 and #662886 — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.41:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Velvet Clear
Text on Mulberry Dusk Clear

Color Properties

#A53145
HEX
#662886
rgb(165, 49, 69)
RGB
rgb(102, 40, 134)
hsl(350, 54%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(280, 54%, 34%)
350°
Hue
280°
54%
Saturation
54%
42%
Lightness
34%
Red
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
70\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #A53145, #662886);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.41:1, 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 70\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Merlot Velvet Clear
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Mulberry Dusk Clear
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