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Merlot Shadow Clear#6E212E
Saffron Dusk Clear#866E28
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Merlot Shadow Clear vs Saffron Dusk Clear

A detailed comparison of #6E212E and #866E28 — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

2.23:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Shadow Clear
Text on Saffron Dusk Clear

Color Properties

#6E212E
HEX
#866E28
rgb(110, 33, 46)
RGB
rgb(134, 110, 40)
hsl(350, 54%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(45, 54%, 34%)
350°
Hue
45°
54%
Saturation
54%
28%
Lightness
34%
Red
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
55\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #6E212E, #866E28);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 2.23:1, 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 55\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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Saffron Dusk Clear
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