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Merlot Nocturne Clear#4F1721
Scarlet Shadow Clear#6E2721
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Merlot Nocturne Clear vs Scarlet Shadow Clear

A detailed comparison of #4F1721 and #6E2721 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.34:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Nocturne Clear
Text on Scarlet Shadow Clear

Color Properties

#4F1721
HEX
#6E2721
rgb(79, 23, 33)
RGB
rgb(110, 39, 33)
hsl(350, 54%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(5, 54%, 28%)
350°
Hue
5°
54%
Saturation
54%
20%
Lightness
28%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
15\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #4F1721, #6E2721);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.34:1, 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 15\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Merlot Nocturne Clear
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Scarlet Shadow Clear
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