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Merlot Shadow Clear#6E212E
Mauve Shadow Clear#6E2168
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Merlot Shadow Clear vs Mauve Shadow Clear

A detailed comparison of #6E212E and #6E2168 — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.08:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Shadow Clear
Text on Mauve Shadow Clear

Color Properties

#6E212E
HEX
#6E2168
rgb(110, 33, 46)
RGB
rgb(110, 33, 104)
hsl(350, 54%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(305, 54%, 28%)
350°
Hue
305°
54%
Saturation
54%
28%
Lightness
28%
Red
Family
Pink
Hue Diff
45\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #6E212E, #6E2168);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.08:1, 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 45\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Merlot Shadow Clear
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Mauve Shadow Clear
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