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Merlot Shadow Soft#602F37
Orchid Dusk Soft#4D3974
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Merlot Shadow Soft vs Orchid Dusk Soft

A detailed comparison of #602F37 and #4D3974 — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.1:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Shadow Soft
Text on Orchid Dusk Soft

Color Properties

#602F37
HEX
#4D3974
rgb(96, 47, 55)
RGB
rgb(77, 57, 116)
hsl(350, 34%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(260, 34%, 34%)
350°
Hue
260°
34%
Saturation
34%
28%
Lightness
34%
Red
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
90\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #602F37, #4D3974);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.1:1, 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 Shadow Soft
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Orchid Dusk Soft
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