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Orchid Core Muted#736490
Merlot Radiant Muted#9F757C
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Orchid Core Muted vs Merlot Radiant Muted

A detailed comparison of #736490 and #9F757C — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.34:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Orchid Core Muted
Text on Merlot Radiant Muted

Color Properties

#736490
HEX
#9F757C
rgb(115, 100, 144)
RGB
rgb(159, 117, 124)
hsl(260, 18%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(350, 18%, 54%)
260°
Hue
350°
18%
Saturation
18%
48%
Lightness
54%
Purple
Family
Red
Hue Diff
90\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #736490, #9F757C);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.34:1, 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 90\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Orchid Core Muted
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Merlot Radiant Muted
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