Crimson Dusk Vivid#971717
Merlot Dusk Vivid#97172C
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Crimson Dusk Vivid vs Merlot Dusk Vivid
A detailed comparison of #971717 and #97172C — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.01:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Crimson Dusk Vivid
Text on Merlot Dusk Vivid
Color Properties
#971717
HEX
#97172C
rgb(151, 23, 23)
RGB
rgb(151, 23, 44)
hsl(0, 74%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(350, 74%, 34%)
0°
Hue
350°
74%
Saturation
74%
34%
Lightness
34%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #971717, #97172C);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.01:1, 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 10\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.
Crimson Dusk Vivid
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Merlot Dusk Vivid
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