Orchid Dusk Bright#3E0EA0
Merlot Velvet Bright#C5112F
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Orchid Dusk Bright vs Merlot Velvet Bright
A detailed comparison of #3E0EA0 and #C5112F — adjacent colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.97:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Orchid Dusk Bright
Text on Merlot Velvet Bright
Color Properties
#3E0EA0
HEX
#C5112F
rgb(62, 14, 160)
RGB
rgb(197, 17, 47)
hsl(260, 84%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(350, 84%, 42%)
260°
Hue
350°
84%
Saturation
84%
34%
Lightness
42%
Purple
Family
Red
Hue Diff
90\u00B0 — Adjacent
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #3E0EA0, #C5112F);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.97:1, 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 Dusk Bright
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