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Plum Tone Clear#9962D0
Merlot Tone Clear#D06274
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Plum Tone Clear vs Merlot Tone Clear

A detailed comparison of #9962D0 and #D06274 — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.13:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Plum Tone Clear
Text on Merlot Tone Clear

Color Properties

#9962D0
HEX
#D06274
rgb(153, 98, 208)
RGB
rgb(208, 98, 116)
hsl(270, 54%, 60%)
HSL
hsl(350, 54%, 60%)
270°
Hue
350°
54%
Saturation
54%
60%
Lightness
60%
Purple
Family
Red
Hue Diff
80\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #9962D0, #D06274);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.13:1, 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 Tone Clear
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Merlot Tone Clear
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