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Merlot Core Faint#876E72
Orchid Core Faint#766E87
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Merlot Core Faint vs Orchid Core Faint

A detailed comparison of #876E72 and #766E87 — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.04:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Core Faint
Text on Orchid Core Faint

Color Properties

#876E72
HEX
#766E87
rgb(135, 110, 114)
RGB
rgb(118, 110, 135)
hsl(350, 10%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(260, 10%, 48%)
350°
Hue
260°
10%
Saturation
10%
48%
Lightness
48%
Red
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
90\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #876E72, #766E87);

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 90\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Merlot Core Faint
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Orchid Core Faint
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