Mulberry Velvet Vivid#861CBA
Merlot Velvet Vivid#BA1C36
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Mulberry Velvet Vivid vs Merlot Velvet Vivid
A detailed comparison of #861CBA and #BA1C36 — adjacent colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.14:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Mulberry Velvet Vivid
Text on Merlot Velvet Vivid
Color Properties
#861CBA
HEX
#BA1C36
rgb(134, 28, 186)
RGB
rgb(186, 28, 54)
hsl(280, 74%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(350, 74%, 42%)
280°
Hue
350°
74%
Saturation
74%
42%
Lightness
42%
Purple
Family
Red
Hue Diff
70\u00B0 — Adjacent
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #861CBA, #BA1C36);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.14:1, 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 70\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.
Mulberry Velvet Vivid
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Merlot Velvet Vivid
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