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Merlot Core Muted#90646C
Orchid Core Muted#736490
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Merlot Core Muted vs Orchid Core Muted

A detailed comparison of #90646C and #736490 — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.07:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Core Muted
Text on Orchid Core Muted

Color Properties

#90646C
HEX
#736490
rgb(144, 100, 108)
RGB
rgb(115, 100, 144)
hsl(350, 18%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(260, 18%, 48%)
350°
Hue
260°
18%
Saturation
18%
48%
Lightness
48%
Red
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
90\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #90646C, #736490);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.07:1, 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 Muted
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Orchid Core Muted
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