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Orchid Velvet Faint#686076
Merlot Core Faint#876E72
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Orchid Velvet Faint vs Merlot Core Faint

A detailed comparison of #686076 and #876E72 — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.28:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Orchid Velvet Faint
Text on Merlot Core Faint

Color Properties

#686076
HEX
#876E72
rgb(104, 96, 118)
RGB
rgb(135, 110, 114)
hsl(260, 10%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(350, 10%, 48%)
260°
Hue
350°
10%
Saturation
10%
42%
Lightness
48%
Purple
Family
Red
Hue Diff
90\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #686076, #876E72);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.28:1, 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 Velvet Faint
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Merlot Core Faint
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