Merlot Core Dust#9A5B65
Blush Velvet Dust#874F6B
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Merlot Core Dust vs Blush Velvet Dust
A detailed comparison of #9A5B65 and #874F6B — analogous colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.21:1contrast ratio
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Text on Merlot Core Dust
Text on Blush Velvet Dust
Color Properties
#9A5B65
HEX
#874F6B
rgb(154, 91, 101)
RGB
rgb(135, 79, 107)
hsl(350, 26%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(330, 26%, 42%)
350°
Hue
330°
26%
Saturation
26%
48%
Lightness
42%
Red
Family
Pink
Hue Diff
20\u00B0 — Analogous
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #9A5B65, #874F6B);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.21:1, 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 20\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.
Merlot Core Dust
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Blush Velvet Dust
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