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Lagoon Dusk Dust#406D66
Merlot Dusk Dust#6D4048
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Lagoon Dusk Dust vs Merlot Dusk Dust

A detailed comparison of #406D66 and #6D4048 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.45:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Lagoon Dusk Dust
Text on Merlot Dusk Dust

Color Properties

#406D66
HEX
#6D4048
rgb(64, 109, 102)
RGB
rgb(109, 64, 72)
hsl(170, 26%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(350, 26%, 34%)
170°
Hue
350°
26%
Saturation
26%
34%
Lightness
34%
Teal
Family
Red
Hue Diff
180\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #406D66, #6D4048);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.45:1, 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 180\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Lagoon Dusk Dust
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Merlot Dusk Dust
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