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Merlot Velvet Dust#874F59
Tangerine Velvet Dust#87664F
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Merlot Velvet Dust vs Tangerine Velvet Dust

A detailed comparison of #874F59 and #87664F — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.23:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Velvet Dust
Text on Tangerine Velvet Dust

Color Properties

#874F59
HEX
#87664F
rgb(135, 79, 89)
RGB
rgb(135, 102, 79)
hsl(350, 26%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(25, 26%, 42%)
350°
Hue
25°
26%
Saturation
26%
42%
Lightness
42%
Red
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
35\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #874F59, #87664F);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.23:1, 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 35\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Merlot Velvet Dust
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Tangerine Velvet Dust
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