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Merlot Dusk Dust#6D4048
Vermillion Dusk Dust#6D4B40
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Merlot Dusk Dust vs Vermillion Dusk Dust

A detailed comparison of #6D4048 and #6D4B40 — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.1:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Dusk Dust
Text on Vermillion Dusk Dust

Color Properties

#6D4048
HEX
#6D4B40
rgb(109, 64, 72)
RGB
rgb(109, 75, 64)
hsl(350, 26%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(15, 26%, 34%)
350°
Hue
15°
26%
Saturation
26%
34%
Lightness
34%
Red
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
25\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #6D4048, #6D4B40);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.1:1, 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 25\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Merlot Dusk Dust
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Vermillion Dusk Dust
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