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Mauve Radiant Soft#B262AB
Merlot Core Soft#A4515F
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Mauve Radiant Soft vs Merlot Core Soft

A detailed comparison of #B262AB and #A4515F — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.33:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Mauve Radiant Soft
Text on Merlot Core Soft

Color Properties

#B262AB
HEX
#A4515F
rgb(178, 98, 171)
RGB
rgb(164, 81, 95)
hsl(305, 34%, 54%)
HSL
hsl(350, 34%, 48%)
305°
Hue
350°
34%
Saturation
34%
54%
Lightness
48%
Pink
Family
Red
Hue Diff
45\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #B262AB, #A4515F);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.33:1, 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 45\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Mauve Radiant Soft
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Merlot Core Soft
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