Orchid Velvet Vivid#511CBA
Merlot Dusk Vivid#97172C
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Orchid Velvet Vivid vs Merlot Dusk Vivid
A detailed comparison of #511CBA and #97172C — adjacent colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.11:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Orchid Velvet Vivid
Text on Merlot Dusk Vivid
Color Properties
#511CBA
HEX
#97172C
rgb(81, 28, 186)
RGB
rgb(151, 23, 44)
hsl(260, 74%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(350, 74%, 34%)
260°
Hue
350°
74%
Saturation
74%
42%
Lightness
34%
Purple
Family
Red
Hue Diff
90\u00B0 — Adjacent
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #511CBA, #97172C);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.11:1, 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 Vivid
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Merlot Dusk Vivid
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