Merlot Shadow Clear#6E212E
Merlot Dusk Clear#862837
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Merlot Shadow Clear vs Merlot Dusk Clear
A detailed comparison of #6E212E and #862837 — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.24:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Shadow Clear
Text on Merlot Dusk Clear
Color Properties
#6E212E
HEX
#862837
rgb(110, 33, 46)
RGB
rgb(134, 40, 55)
hsl(350, 54%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(350, 54%, 34%)
350°
Hue
350°
54%
Saturation
54%
28%
Lightness
34%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
0\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #6E212E, #862837);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.24:1, 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 Shadow Clear
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Merlot Dusk Clear
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