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Crimson Shadow Soft#602F2F
Merlot Dusk Soft#743943
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Crimson Shadow Soft vs Merlot Dusk Soft

A detailed comparison of #602F2F and #743943 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.24:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Crimson Shadow Soft
Text on Merlot Dusk Soft

Color Properties

#602F2F
HEX
#743943
rgb(96, 47, 47)
RGB
rgb(116, 57, 67)
hsl(0, 34%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(350, 34%, 34%)
0°
Hue
350°
34%
Saturation
34%
28%
Lightness
34%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #602F2F, #743943);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.24:1, 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 Shadow Soft
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Merlot Dusk Soft
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