Merlot Dusk Clear#862837
Citrine Velvet Clear#A5A531
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Merlot Dusk Clear vs Citrine Velvet Clear
A detailed comparison of #862837 and #A5A531 — adjacent colors
Contrast & Accessibility
3.38:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Dusk Clear
Text on Citrine Velvet Clear
Color Properties
#862837
HEX
#A5A531
rgb(134, 40, 55)
RGB
rgb(165, 165, 49)
hsl(350, 54%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(60, 54%, 42%)
350°
Hue
60°
54%
Saturation
54%
34%
Lightness
42%
Red
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
70\u00B0 — Adjacent
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #862837, #A5A531);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 3.38:1, this pair passes WCAG AA for large text only. Avoid using this combination for body text. Consider it for headings, decorative elements, or adjacent UI regions.
These colors have a 70\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.
Merlot Dusk Clear
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Citrine Velvet Clear
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