Amber Velvet Clear#A59231
Merlot Velvet Clear#A53145
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Amber Velvet Clear vs Merlot Velvet Clear
A detailed comparison of #A59231 and #A53145 — adjacent colors
Contrast & Accessibility
2.16:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Amber Velvet Clear
Text on Merlot Velvet Clear
Color Properties
#A59231
HEX
#A53145
rgb(165, 146, 49)
RGB
rgb(165, 49, 69)
hsl(50, 54%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(350, 54%, 42%)
50°
Hue
350°
54%
Saturation
54%
42%
Lightness
42%
Yellow
Family
Red
Hue Diff
60\u00B0 — Adjacent
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #A59231, #A53145);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 2.16:1, 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 60\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.
Amber Velvet Clear
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Merlot Velvet Clear
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