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Merlot Core Muted#90646C
Plum Velvet Muted#6B587E
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Merlot Core Muted vs Plum Velvet Muted

A detailed comparison of #90646C and #6B587E — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.27:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Core Muted
Text on Plum Velvet Muted

Color Properties

#90646C
HEX
#6B587E
rgb(144, 100, 108)
RGB
rgb(107, 88, 126)
hsl(350, 18%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(270, 18%, 42%)
350°
Hue
270°
18%
Saturation
18%
48%
Lightness
42%
Red
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
80\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #90646C, #6B587E);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.27:1, 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 80\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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Plum Velvet Muted
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