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Plum Velvet Soft#6B4790
Merlot Dusk Soft#743943
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Plum Velvet Soft vs Merlot Dusk Soft

A detailed comparison of #6B4790 and #743943 — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.22:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Plum Velvet Soft
Text on Merlot Dusk Soft

Color Properties

#6B4790
HEX
#743943
rgb(107, 71, 144)
RGB
rgb(116, 57, 67)
hsl(270, 34%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(350, 34%, 34%)
270°
Hue
350°
34%
Saturation
34%
42%
Lightness
34%
Purple
Family
Red
Hue Diff
80\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #6B4790, #743943);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.22:1, 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 80\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Plum Velvet Soft
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Merlot Dusk Soft
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