We're live on Product Hunt!Support us
ColorArchive

A curated color library with 5,000+ algorithmically generated colors. Browse, search, save favorites, and export palette tokens — no account required.

CollectionsFamiliesBrandsRegionsJournalNotesGuidesFree ResourcesConvertColorblindAboutSupportUpdates
Ready for static export
Privacy·Terms·Refunds·Cookies·Commerce Disclosure
colorarchive.org · © 2026 ColorArchive
Skip to content
ColorArchive
ProLog in
ArchiveAll ColorsCollections
Violet Shadow Pure#1C0689
Merlot Shadow Pure#89061C
VS

Violet Shadow Pure vs Merlot Shadow Pure

A detailed comparison of #1C0689 and #89061C — triadic range colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.47:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Violet Shadow Pure
Text on Merlot Shadow Pure

Color Properties

#1C0689
HEX
#89061C
rgb(28, 6, 137)
RGB
rgb(137, 6, 28)
hsl(250, 92%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(350, 92%, 28%)
250°
Hue
350°
92%
Saturation
92%
28%
Lightness
28%
Purple
Family
Red
Hue Diff
100\u00B0 — Triadic range

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #1C0689, #89061C);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.47:1, 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 Shadow Pure
view_detail →
Merlot Shadow Pure
view_detail →

Related Comparisons

Violet Shadow Pure vs Honey Shadow Pure
#1C0689 · #738906
Merlot Shadow Pure vs Lagoon Shadow Pure
#89061C · #068973
Plum Shadow Pure vs Merlot Shadow Pure
#470689 · #89061C
Violet Shadow Pure vs Vermillion Shadow Pure
#1C0689 · #892706
Plum Shadow Pure vs Vermillion Shadow Pure
#470689 · #892706