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Merlot Velvet Soft#904753
Cerulean Dusk Soft#396A74
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Merlot Velvet Soft vs Cerulean Dusk Soft

A detailed comparison of #904753 and #396A74 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.09:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Velvet Soft
Text on Cerulean Dusk Soft

Color Properties

#904753
HEX
#396A74
rgb(144, 71, 83)
RGB
rgb(57, 106, 116)
hsl(350, 34%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(190, 34%, 34%)
350°
Hue
190°
34%
Saturation
34%
42%
Lightness
34%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #904753, #396A74);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.09:1, 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 Soft
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Cerulean Dusk Soft
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