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Merlot Shadow Bright#830B1F
Scarlet Shadow Bright#83150B
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Merlot Shadow Bright vs Scarlet Shadow Bright

A detailed comparison of #830B1F and #83150B — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.02:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Shadow Bright
Text on Scarlet Shadow Bright

Color Properties

#830B1F
HEX
#83150B
rgb(131, 11, 31)
RGB
rgb(131, 21, 11)
hsl(350, 84%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(5, 84%, 28%)
350°
Hue
5°
84%
Saturation
84%
28%
Lightness
28%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
15\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #830B1F, #83150B);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.02:1, 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 Shadow Bright
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Scarlet Shadow Bright
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