Merlot Dusk Dust#6D4048
Lagoon Dusk Dust#406D66
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Merlot Dusk Dust vs Lagoon Dusk Dust
A detailed comparison of #6D4048 and #406D66 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.45:1contrast ratio
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Text on Merlot Dusk Dust
Text on Lagoon Dusk Dust
Color Properties
#6D4048
HEX
#406D66
rgb(109, 64, 72)
RGB
rgb(64, 109, 102)
hsl(350, 26%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(170, 26%, 34%)
350°
Hue
170°
26%
Saturation
26%
34%
Lightness
34%
Red
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
180\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #6D4048, #406D66);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.45:1, 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 180\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Merlot Dusk Dust
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Lagoon Dusk Dust
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