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Merlot Dusk Dust#6D4048
Saffron Velvet Dust#87794F
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Merlot Dusk Dust vs Saffron Velvet Dust

A detailed comparison of #6D4048 and #87794F — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.97:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Dusk Dust
Text on Saffron Velvet Dust

Color Properties

#6D4048
HEX
#87794F
rgb(109, 64, 72)
RGB
rgb(135, 121, 79)
hsl(350, 26%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(45, 26%, 42%)
350°
Hue
45°
26%
Saturation
26%
34%
Lightness
42%
Red
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
55\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #6D4048, #87794F);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.97:1, 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 55\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Merlot Dusk Dust
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Saffron Velvet Dust
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