Merlot Velvet Clear#A53145
Orchid Dusk Clear#472886
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Merlot Velvet Clear vs Orchid Dusk Clear
A detailed comparison of #A53145 and #472886 — adjacent colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.63:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Velvet Clear
Text on Orchid Dusk Clear
Color Properties
#A53145
HEX
#472886
rgb(165, 49, 69)
RGB
rgb(71, 40, 134)
hsl(350, 54%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(260, 54%, 34%)
350°
Hue
260°
54%
Saturation
54%
42%
Lightness
34%
Red
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
90\u00B0 — Adjacent
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #A53145, #472886);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.63:1, 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 Velvet Clear
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Orchid Dusk Clear
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