Merlot Velvet Dust#874F59
Jade Velvet Dust#4F876B
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Merlot Velvet Dust vs Jade Velvet Dust
A detailed comparison of #874F59 and #4F876B — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.52:1contrast ratio
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Text on Merlot Velvet Dust
Text on Jade Velvet Dust
Color Properties
#874F59
HEX
#4F876B
rgb(135, 79, 89)
RGB
rgb(79, 135, 107)
hsl(350, 26%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(150, 26%, 42%)
350°
Hue
150°
26%
Saturation
26%
42%
Lightness
42%
Red
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #874F59, #4F876B);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.52:1, 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 160\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Merlot Velvet Dust
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Jade Velvet Dust
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