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Iris Core Clear#3838BC
Merlot Velvet Clear#A53145
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Iris Core Clear vs Merlot Velvet Clear

A detailed comparison of #3838BC and #A53145 — triadic range colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.27:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Iris Core Clear
Text on Merlot Velvet Clear

Color Properties

#3838BC
HEX
#A53145
rgb(56, 56, 188)
RGB
rgb(165, 49, 69)
hsl(240, 54%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(350, 54%, 42%)
240°
Hue
350°
54%
Saturation
54%
48%
Lightness
42%
Blue
Family
Red
Hue Diff
110\u00B0 — Triadic range

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #3838BC, #A53145);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.27:1, 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 110\u00B0 hue difference, making them triadic range. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Iris Core Clear
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Merlot Velvet Clear
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