Merlot Velvet Clear#A53145
Merlot Dusk Clear#862837
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Merlot Velvet Clear vs Merlot Dusk Clear
A detailed comparison of #A53145 and #862837 — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.32:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Velvet Clear
Text on Merlot Dusk Clear
Color Properties
#A53145
HEX
#862837
rgb(165, 49, 69)
RGB
rgb(134, 40, 55)
hsl(350, 54%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(350, 54%, 34%)
350°
Hue
350°
54%
Saturation
54%
42%
Lightness
34%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
0\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #A53145, #862837);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.32:1, 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 0\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.
Merlot Velvet Clear
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Merlot Dusk Clear
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