Merlot Dusk Faint#5F4E51
Celadon Velvet Faint#607669
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Merlot Dusk Faint vs Celadon Velvet Faint
A detailed comparison of #5F4E51 and #607669 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.59:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Dusk Faint
Text on Celadon Velvet Faint
Color Properties
#5F4E51
HEX
#607669
rgb(95, 78, 81)
RGB
rgb(96, 118, 105)
hsl(350, 10%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(145, 10%, 42%)
350°
Hue
145°
10%
Saturation
10%
34%
Lightness
42%
Red
Family
Green
Hue Diff
155\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #5F4E51, #607669);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.59:1, 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 155\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 Faint
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Celadon Velvet Faint
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