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Orchid Dusk Clear#472886
Merlot Shadow Clear#6E212E
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Orchid Dusk Clear vs Merlot Shadow Clear

A detailed comparison of #472886 and #6E212E — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Orchid Dusk Clear
Text on Merlot Shadow Clear

Color Properties

#472886
HEX
#6E212E
rgb(71, 40, 134)
RGB
rgb(110, 33, 46)
hsl(260, 54%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(350, 54%, 28%)
260°
Hue
350°
54%
Saturation
54%
34%
Lightness
28%
Purple
Family
Red
Hue Diff
90\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #472886, #6E212E);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1:1, 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 Clear
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Merlot Shadow Clear
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