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Orchid Dusk Pure#3C07A6
Merlot Velvet Pure#CE0929
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Orchid Dusk Pure vs Merlot Velvet Pure

A detailed comparison of #3C07A6 and #CE0929 — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

2.08:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Orchid Dusk Pure
Text on Merlot Velvet Pure

Color Properties

#3C07A6
HEX
#CE0929
rgb(60, 7, 166)
RGB
rgb(206, 9, 41)
hsl(260, 92%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(350, 92%, 42%)
260°
Hue
350°
92%
Saturation
92%
34%
Lightness
42%
Purple
Family
Red
Hue Diff
90\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #3C07A6, #CE0929);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 2.08:1, 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 Pure
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Merlot Velvet Pure
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