Cerulean Velvet Muted#58787E
Merlot Core Muted#90646C
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Cerulean Velvet Muted vs Merlot Core Muted
A detailed comparison of #58787E and #90646C — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.04:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Velvet Muted
Text on Merlot Core Muted
Color Properties
#58787E
HEX
#90646C
rgb(88, 120, 126)
RGB
rgb(144, 100, 108)
hsl(190, 18%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(350, 18%, 48%)
190°
Hue
350°
18%
Saturation
18%
42%
Lightness
48%
Blue
Family
Red
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #58787E, #90646C);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.04:1, 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 160\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Cerulean Velvet Muted
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Merlot Core Muted
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