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Plum Core Muted#7A6490
Merlot Velvet Muted#7E585E
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Plum Core Muted vs Merlot Velvet Muted

A detailed comparison of #7A6490 and #7E585E — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.18:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Plum Core Muted
Text on Merlot Velvet Muted

Color Properties

#7A6490
HEX
#7E585E
rgb(122, 100, 144)
RGB
rgb(126, 88, 94)
hsl(270, 18%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(350, 18%, 42%)
270°
Hue
350°
18%
Saturation
18%
48%
Lightness
42%
Purple
Family
Red
Hue Diff
80\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #7A6490, #7E585E);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.18:1, 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 80\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Plum Core Muted
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Merlot Velvet Muted
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