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Merlot Core Muted#90646C
Mauve Core Muted#90648D
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Merlot Core Muted vs Mauve Core Muted

A detailed comparison of #90646C and #90648D — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.04:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Core Muted
Text on Mauve Core Muted

Color Properties

#90646C
HEX
#90648D
rgb(144, 100, 108)
RGB
rgb(144, 100, 141)
hsl(350, 18%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(305, 18%, 48%)
350°
Hue
305°
18%
Saturation
18%
48%
Lightness
48%
Red
Family
Pink
Hue Diff
45\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #90646C, #90648D);

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

Merlot Core Muted
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Mauve Core Muted
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