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Merlot Dusk Muted#66474C
Crimson Shadow Muted#543B3B
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Merlot Dusk Muted vs Crimson Shadow Muted

A detailed comparison of #66474C and #543B3B — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.24:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Dusk Muted
Text on Crimson Shadow Muted

Color Properties

#66474C
HEX
#543B3B
rgb(102, 71, 76)
RGB
rgb(84, 59, 59)
hsl(350, 18%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(0, 18%, 28%)
350°
Hue
0°
18%
Saturation
18%
34%
Lightness
28%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #66474C, #543B3B);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.24:1, 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 10\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Merlot Dusk Muted
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Crimson Shadow Muted
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