Merlot Shadow Clear#6E212E
Jade Dusk Clear#288657
VS
Merlot Shadow Clear vs Jade Dusk Clear
A detailed comparison of #6E212E and #288657 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
2.42:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Shadow Clear
Text on Jade Dusk Clear
Color Properties
#6E212E
HEX
#288657
rgb(110, 33, 46)
RGB
rgb(40, 134, 87)
hsl(350, 54%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(150, 54%, 34%)
350°
Hue
150°
54%
Saturation
54%
28%
Lightness
34%
Red
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #6E212E, #288657);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 2.42:1, 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 160\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Merlot Shadow Clear
view_detail →
Jade Dusk Clear
view_detail →