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Chartreuse Nocturne Muted#383C2A
Merlot Shadow Muted#543B3F
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Chartreuse Nocturne Muted vs Merlot Shadow Muted

A detailed comparison of #383C2A and #543B3F — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.12:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Chartreuse Nocturne Muted
Text on Merlot Shadow Muted

Color Properties

#383C2A
HEX
#543B3F
rgb(56, 60, 42)
RGB
rgb(84, 59, 63)
hsl(75, 18%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(350, 18%, 28%)
75°
Hue
350°
18%
Saturation
18%
20%
Lightness
28%
Lime
Family
Red
Hue Diff
85\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #383C2A, #543B3F);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.12:1, 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 85\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Chartreuse Nocturne Muted
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Merlot Shadow Muted
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