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Merlot Dusk Clear#862837
Mint Shadow Clear#216E2E
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Merlot Dusk Clear vs Mint Shadow Clear

A detailed comparison of #862837 and #216E2E — split-complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.41:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Dusk Clear
Text on Mint Shadow Clear

Color Properties

#862837
HEX
#216E2E
rgb(134, 40, 55)
RGB
rgb(33, 110, 46)
hsl(350, 54%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(130, 54%, 28%)
350°
Hue
130°
54%
Saturation
54%
34%
Lightness
28%
Red
Family
Green
Hue Diff
140\u00B0 — Split-complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #862837, #216E2E);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.41:1, 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 140\u00B0 hue difference, making them split-complementary. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Merlot Dusk Clear
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