Merlot Velvet Muted#7E585E
Cyan Core Muted#64908D
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Merlot Velvet Muted vs Cyan Core Muted
A detailed comparison of #7E585E and #64908D — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.72:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Velvet Muted
Text on Cyan Core Muted
Color Properties
#7E585E
HEX
#64908D
rgb(126, 88, 94)
RGB
rgb(100, 144, 141)
hsl(350, 18%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(175, 18%, 48%)
350°
Hue
175°
18%
Saturation
18%
42%
Lightness
48%
Red
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
175\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #7E585E, #64908D);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.72:1, 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 175\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 Muted
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Cyan Core Muted
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