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Merlot Nocturne Bright#5E0816
Ruby Shadow Bright#831F0B
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Merlot Nocturne Bright vs Ruby Shadow Bright

A detailed comparison of #5E0816 and #831F0B — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.42:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Nocturne Bright
Text on Ruby Shadow Bright

Color Properties

#5E0816
HEX
#831F0B
rgb(94, 8, 22)
RGB
rgb(131, 31, 11)
hsl(350, 84%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(10, 84%, 28%)
350°
Hue
10°
84%
Saturation
84%
20%
Lightness
28%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
20\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #5E0816, #831F0B);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.42:1, 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 20\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Merlot Nocturne Bright
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