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Merlot Velvet Muted#7E585E
Scarlet Velvet Muted#7E5B58
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Merlot Velvet Muted vs Scarlet Velvet Muted

A detailed comparison of #7E585E and #7E5B58 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.02:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Velvet Muted
Text on Scarlet Velvet Muted

Color Properties

#7E585E
HEX
#7E5B58
rgb(126, 88, 94)
RGB
rgb(126, 91, 88)
hsl(350, 18%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(5, 18%, 42%)
350°
Hue
5°
18%
Saturation
18%
42%
Lightness
42%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
15\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #7E585E, #7E5B58);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.02:1, 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 15\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Merlot Velvet Muted
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Scarlet Velvet Muted
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