Merlot Shadow Clear#6E212E
Crimson Shadow Clear#6E2121
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Merlot Shadow Clear vs Crimson Shadow Clear
A detailed comparison of #6E212E and #6E2121 — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.01:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Shadow Clear
Text on Crimson Shadow Clear
Color Properties
#6E212E
HEX
#6E2121
rgb(110, 33, 46)
RGB
rgb(110, 33, 33)
hsl(350, 54%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(0, 54%, 28%)
350°
Hue
0°
54%
Saturation
54%
28%
Lightness
28%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #6E212E, #6E2121);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.01:1, 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 10\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.
Merlot Shadow Clear
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Crimson Shadow Clear
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