Merlot Dusk Soft#743943
Orchid Velvet Soft#5F4790
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Merlot Dusk Soft vs Orchid Velvet Soft
A detailed comparison of #743943 and #5F4790 — adjacent colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.16:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Dusk Soft
Text on Orchid Velvet Soft
Color Properties
#743943
HEX
#5F4790
rgb(116, 57, 67)
RGB
rgb(95, 71, 144)
hsl(350, 34%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(260, 34%, 42%)
350°
Hue
260°
34%
Saturation
34%
34%
Lightness
42%
Red
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
90\u00B0 — Adjacent
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #743943, #5F4790);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.16:1, 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 90\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.
Merlot Dusk Soft
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Orchid Velvet Soft
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