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Peony Velvet Dust#874F7E
Merlot Velvet Dust#874F59
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Peony Velvet Dust vs Merlot Velvet Dust

A detailed comparison of #874F7E and #874F59 — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.05:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Peony Velvet Dust
Text on Merlot Velvet Dust

Color Properties

#874F7E
HEX
#874F59
rgb(135, 79, 126)
RGB
rgb(135, 79, 89)
hsl(310, 26%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(350, 26%, 42%)
310°
Hue
350°
26%
Saturation
26%
42%
Lightness
42%
Pink
Family
Red
Hue Diff
40\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #874F7E, #874F59);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.05:1, 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 40\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Peony Velvet Dust
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Merlot Velvet Dust
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