Merlot Dusk Clear#862837
Scarlet Shadow Clear#6E2721
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Merlot Dusk Clear vs Scarlet Shadow Clear
A detailed comparison of #862837 and #6E2721 — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.2:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Dusk Clear
Text on Scarlet Shadow Clear
Color Properties
#862837
HEX
#6E2721
rgb(134, 40, 55)
RGB
rgb(110, 39, 33)
hsl(350, 54%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(5, 54%, 28%)
350°
Hue
5°
54%
Saturation
54%
34%
Lightness
28%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
15\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #862837, #6E2721);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.2:1, 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 15\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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Scarlet Shadow Clear
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