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Mulberry Core Clear#9038BC
Merlot Core Clear#BC384E
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Mulberry Core Clear vs Merlot Core Clear

A detailed comparison of #9038BC and #BC384E — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.1:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Mulberry Core Clear
Text on Merlot Core Clear

Color Properties

#9038BC
HEX
#BC384E
rgb(144, 56, 188)
RGB
rgb(188, 56, 78)
hsl(280, 54%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(350, 54%, 48%)
280°
Hue
350°
54%
Saturation
54%
48%
Lightness
48%
Purple
Family
Red
Hue Diff
70\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #9038BC, #BC384E);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.1:1, 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.

Mulberry Core Clear
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Merlot Core Clear
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