Merlot Velvet Dust#874F59
Celadon Core Dust#5B9A75
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Merlot Velvet Dust vs Celadon Core Dust
A detailed comparison of #874F59 and #5B9A75 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.92:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Velvet Dust
Text on Celadon Core Dust
Color Properties
#874F59
HEX
#5B9A75
rgb(135, 79, 89)
RGB
rgb(91, 154, 117)
hsl(350, 26%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(145, 26%, 48%)
350°
Hue
145°
26%
Saturation
26%
42%
Lightness
48%
Red
Family
Green
Hue Diff
155\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #874F59, #5B9A75);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.92:1, 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 155\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Merlot Velvet Dust
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Celadon Core Dust
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