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Mulberry Velvet Muted#72587E
Merlot Core Muted#90646C
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Mulberry Velvet Muted vs Merlot Core Muted

A detailed comparison of #72587E and #90646C — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.24:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Mulberry Velvet Muted
Text on Merlot Core Muted

Color Properties

#72587E
HEX
#90646C
rgb(114, 88, 126)
RGB
rgb(144, 100, 108)
hsl(280, 18%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(350, 18%, 48%)
280°
Hue
350°
18%
Saturation
18%
42%
Lightness
48%
Purple
Family
Red
Hue Diff
70\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #72587E, #90646C);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.24:1, 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 Velvet Muted
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Merlot Core Muted
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