Merlot Dusk Clear#862837
Amethyst Velvet Clear#3B31A5
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Merlot Dusk Clear vs Amethyst Velvet Clear
A detailed comparison of #862837 and #3B31A5 — triadic range colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.09:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Dusk Clear
Text on Amethyst Velvet Clear
Color Properties
#862837
HEX
#3B31A5
rgb(134, 40, 55)
RGB
rgb(59, 49, 165)
hsl(350, 54%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(245, 54%, 42%)
350°
Hue
245°
54%
Saturation
54%
34%
Lightness
42%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
105\u00B0 — Triadic range
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #862837, #3B31A5);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.09:1, 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 105\u00B0 hue difference, making them triadic range. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.
Merlot Dusk Clear
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Amethyst Velvet Clear
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