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Merlot Core Soft#A4515F
Iris Velvet Soft#474790
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Merlot Core Soft vs Iris Velvet Soft

A detailed comparison of #A4515F and #474790 — triadic range colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.52:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Core Soft
Text on Iris Velvet Soft

Color Properties

#A4515F
HEX
#474790
rgb(164, 81, 95)
RGB
rgb(71, 71, 144)
hsl(350, 34%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(240, 34%, 42%)
350°
Hue
240°
34%
Saturation
34%
48%
Lightness
42%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
110\u00B0 — Triadic range

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #A4515F, #474790);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.52:1, 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 110\u00B0 hue difference, making them triadic range. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Merlot Core Soft
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Iris Velvet Soft
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