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Merlot Velvet Faint#766064
Cerulean Core Faint#6E8387
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Merlot Velvet Faint vs Cerulean Core Faint

A detailed comparison of #766064 and #6E8387 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.45:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Velvet Faint
Text on Cerulean Core Faint

Color Properties

#766064
HEX
#6E8387
rgb(118, 96, 100)
RGB
rgb(110, 131, 135)
hsl(350, 10%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(190, 10%, 48%)
350°
Hue
190°
10%
Saturation
10%
42%
Lightness
48%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #766064, #6E8387);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.45:1, 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 160\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 Faint
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Cerulean Core Faint
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