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Leaf Velvet Clear#45A531
Merlot Dusk Clear#862837
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Leaf Velvet Clear vs Merlot Dusk Clear

A detailed comparison of #45A531 and #862837 — triadic range colors

Contrast & Accessibility

2.82:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Leaf Velvet Clear
Text on Merlot Dusk Clear

Color Properties

#45A531
HEX
#862837
rgb(69, 165, 49)
RGB
rgb(134, 40, 55)
hsl(110, 54%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(350, 54%, 34%)
110°
Hue
350°
54%
Saturation
54%
42%
Lightness
34%
Green
Family
Red
Hue Diff
120\u00B0 — Triadic range

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #45A531, #862837);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 2.82:1, 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 120\u00B0 hue difference, making them triadic range. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Leaf Velvet Clear
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Merlot Dusk Clear
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