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Tangerine Velvet Clear#A56131
Merlot Dusk Clear#862837
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Tangerine Velvet Clear vs Merlot Dusk Clear

A detailed comparison of #A56131 and #862837 — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.84:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Tangerine Velvet Clear
Text on Merlot Dusk Clear

Color Properties

#A56131
HEX
#862837
rgb(165, 97, 49)
RGB
rgb(134, 40, 55)
hsl(25, 54%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(350, 54%, 34%)
25°
Hue
350°
54%
Saturation
54%
42%
Lightness
34%
Orange
Family
Red
Hue Diff
35\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #A56131, #862837);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.84:1, 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 35\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Tangerine Velvet Clear
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Merlot Dusk Clear
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