Azure Shadow Clear#21546E
Merlot Dusk Clear#862837
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Azure Shadow Clear vs Merlot Dusk Clear
A detailed comparison of #21546E and #862837 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.08:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Azure Shadow Clear
Text on Merlot Dusk Clear
Color Properties
#21546E
HEX
#862837
rgb(33, 84, 110)
RGB
rgb(134, 40, 55)
hsl(200, 54%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(350, 54%, 34%)
200°
Hue
350°
54%
Saturation
54%
28%
Lightness
34%
Blue
Family
Red
Hue Diff
150\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #21546E, #862837);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.08:1, 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 150\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Azure Shadow Clear
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Merlot Dusk Clear
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