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Merlot Dusk Clear#862837
Chartreuse Shadow Clear#5B6E21
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Merlot Dusk Clear vs Chartreuse Shadow Clear

A detailed comparison of #862837 and #5B6E21 — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.56:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Dusk Clear
Text on Chartreuse Shadow Clear

Color Properties

#862837
HEX
#5B6E21
rgb(134, 40, 55)
RGB
rgb(91, 110, 33)
hsl(350, 54%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(75, 54%, 28%)
350°
Hue
75°
54%
Saturation
54%
34%
Lightness
28%
Red
Family
Lime
Hue Diff
85\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #862837, #5B6E21);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.56:1, 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 85\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Merlot Dusk Clear
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Chartreuse Shadow Clear
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