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Merlot Dusk Faint#5F4E51
Mauve Velvet Faint#766074
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Merlot Dusk Faint vs Mauve Velvet Faint

A detailed comparison of #5F4E51 and #766074 — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.37:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Dusk Faint
Text on Mauve Velvet Faint

Color Properties

#5F4E51
HEX
#766074
rgb(95, 78, 81)
RGB
rgb(118, 96, 116)
hsl(350, 10%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(305, 10%, 42%)
350°
Hue
305°
10%
Saturation
10%
34%
Lightness
42%
Red
Family
Pink
Hue Diff
45\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #5F4E51, #766074);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.37:1, 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 45\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Merlot Dusk Faint
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Mauve Velvet Faint
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