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Merlot Dusk Clear#862837
Crimson Shadow Clear#6E2121
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Merlot Dusk Clear vs Crimson Shadow Clear

A detailed comparison of #862837 and #6E2121 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.25:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Dusk Clear
Text on Crimson Shadow Clear

Color Properties

#862837
HEX
#6E2121
rgb(134, 40, 55)
RGB
rgb(110, 33, 33)
hsl(350, 54%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(0, 54%, 28%)
350°
Hue
0°
54%
Saturation
54%
34%
Lightness
28%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #862837, #6E2121);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.25:1, 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.

Merlot Dusk Clear
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Crimson Shadow Clear
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