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Merlot Radiant Dust#A86B75
Mulberry Core Dust#855B9A
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Merlot Radiant Dust vs Mulberry Core Dust

A detailed comparison of #A86B75 and #855B9A — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.27:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Radiant Dust
Text on Mulberry Core Dust

Color Properties

#A86B75
HEX
#855B9A
rgb(168, 107, 117)
RGB
rgb(133, 91, 154)
hsl(350, 26%, 54%)
HSL
hsl(280, 26%, 48%)
350°
Hue
280°
26%
Saturation
26%
54%
Lightness
48%
Red
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
70\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #A86B75, #855B9A);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.27:1, 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 70\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Merlot Radiant Dust
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Mulberry Core Dust
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