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Orchid Velvet Pure#4A09CE
Merlot Core Pure#EB0A2F
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Orchid Velvet Pure vs Merlot Core Pure

A detailed comparison of #4A09CE and #EB0A2F — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

2.08:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Orchid Velvet Pure
Text on Merlot Core Pure

Color Properties

#4A09CE
HEX
#EB0A2F
rgb(74, 9, 206)
RGB
rgb(235, 10, 47)
hsl(260, 92%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(350, 92%, 48%)
260°
Hue
350°
92%
Saturation
92%
42%
Lightness
48%
Purple
Family
Red
Hue Diff
90\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #4A09CE, #EB0A2F);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 2.08:1, 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 90\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Orchid Velvet Pure
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Merlot Core Pure
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