Jade Dusk Dust#406D57
Merlot Velvet Dust#874F59
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Jade Dusk Dust vs Merlot Velvet Dust
A detailed comparison of #406D57 and #874F59 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.08:1contrast ratio
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Text on Jade Dusk Dust
Text on Merlot Velvet Dust
Color Properties
#406D57
HEX
#874F59
rgb(64, 109, 87)
RGB
rgb(135, 79, 89)
hsl(150, 26%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(350, 26%, 42%)
150°
Hue
350°
26%
Saturation
26%
34%
Lightness
42%
Teal
Family
Red
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #406D57, #874F59);
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 160\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Jade Dusk Dust
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Merlot Velvet Dust
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