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Crimson Shadow Vivid#7C1313
Merlot Dusk Vivid#97172C
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Crimson Shadow Vivid vs Merlot Dusk Vivid

A detailed comparison of #7C1313 and #97172C — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.26:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Crimson Shadow Vivid
Text on Merlot Dusk Vivid

Color Properties

#7C1313
HEX
#97172C
rgb(124, 19, 19)
RGB
rgb(151, 23, 44)
hsl(0, 74%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(350, 74%, 34%)
0°
Hue
350°
74%
Saturation
74%
28%
Lightness
34%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #7C1313, #97172C);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.26:1, 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 Vivid
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Merlot Dusk Vivid
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