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Merlot Dusk Vivid#97172C
Honey Shadow Vivid#6B7C13
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Merlot Dusk Vivid vs Honey Shadow Vivid

A detailed comparison of #97172C and #6B7C13 — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.83:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Dusk Vivid
Text on Honey Shadow Vivid

Color Properties

#97172C
HEX
#6B7C13
rgb(151, 23, 44)
RGB
rgb(107, 124, 19)
hsl(350, 74%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(70, 74%, 28%)
350°
Hue
70°
74%
Saturation
74%
34%
Lightness
28%
Red
Family
Lime
Hue Diff
80\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #97172C, #6B7C13);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.83:1, 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 80\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Merlot Dusk Vivid
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Honey Shadow Vivid
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