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Merlot Dusk Dust#6D4048
Mint Dusk Dust#406D48
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Merlot Dusk Dust vs Mint Dusk Dust

A detailed comparison of #6D4048 and #406D48 — split-complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

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

Color Properties

#6D4048
HEX
#406D48
rgb(109, 64, 72)
RGB
rgb(64, 109, 72)
hsl(350, 26%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(130, 26%, 34%)
350°
Hue
130°
26%
Saturation
26%
34%
Lightness
34%
Red
Family
Green
Hue Diff
140\u00B0 — Split-complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #6D4048, #406D48);

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 Dust
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