Merlot Dusk Dust#6D4048
Crimson Velvet Dust#874F4F
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Merlot Dusk Dust vs Crimson Velvet Dust
A detailed comparison of #6D4048 and #874F4F — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.32:1contrast ratio
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Text on Merlot Dusk Dust
Text on Crimson Velvet Dust
Color Properties
#6D4048
HEX
#874F4F
rgb(109, 64, 72)
RGB
rgb(135, 79, 79)
hsl(350, 26%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(0, 26%, 42%)
350°
Hue
0°
26%
Saturation
26%
34%
Lightness
42%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #6D4048, #874F4F);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.32:1, 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 Dust
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Crimson Velvet Dust
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