Merlot Nocturne Muted#3C2A2D
Merlot Shadow Muted#543B3F
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Merlot Nocturne Muted vs Merlot Shadow Muted
A detailed comparison of #3C2A2D and #543B3F — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.33:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Nocturne Muted
Text on Merlot Shadow Muted
Color Properties
#3C2A2D
HEX
#543B3F
rgb(60, 42, 45)
RGB
rgb(84, 59, 63)
hsl(350, 18%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(350, 18%, 28%)
350°
Hue
350°
18%
Saturation
18%
20%
Lightness
28%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
0\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #3C2A2D, #543B3F);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.33:1, 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 0\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.
Merlot Nocturne Muted
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