Merlot Dusk Bright#A00E26
Amber Shadow Bright#836F0B
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Merlot Dusk Bright vs Amber Shadow Bright
A detailed comparison of #A00E26 and #836F0B — adjacent colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.64:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Dusk Bright
Text on Amber Shadow Bright
Color Properties
#A00E26
HEX
#836F0B
rgb(160, 14, 38)
RGB
rgb(131, 111, 11)
hsl(350, 84%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(50, 84%, 28%)
350°
Hue
50°
84%
Saturation
84%
34%
Lightness
28%
Red
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
60\u00B0 — Adjacent
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #A00E26, #836F0B);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.64:1, 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 60\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.
Merlot Dusk Bright
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Amber Shadow Bright
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