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Violet Core Muted#6C6490
Merlot Core Muted#90646C
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Violet Core Muted vs Merlot Core Muted

A detailed comparison of #6C6490 and #90646C — triadic range colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.09:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Violet Core Muted
Text on Merlot Core Muted

Color Properties

#6C6490
HEX
#90646C
rgb(108, 100, 144)
RGB
rgb(144, 100, 108)
hsl(250, 18%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(350, 18%, 48%)
250°
Hue
350°
18%
Saturation
18%
48%
Lightness
48%
Purple
Family
Red
Hue Diff
100\u00B0 — Triadic range

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #6C6490, #90646C);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.09:1, 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 100\u00B0 hue difference, making them triadic range. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Violet Core Muted
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Merlot Core Muted
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