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Merlot Shadow Clear#6E212E
Scarlet Dusk Clear#863028
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Merlot Shadow Clear vs Scarlet Dusk Clear

A detailed comparison of #6E212E and #863028 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.28:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Shadow Clear
Text on Scarlet Dusk Clear

Color Properties

#6E212E
HEX
#863028
rgb(110, 33, 46)
RGB
rgb(134, 48, 40)
hsl(350, 54%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(5, 54%, 34%)
350°
Hue
5°
54%
Saturation
54%
28%
Lightness
34%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
15\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #6E212E, #863028);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.28:1, 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 15\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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Scarlet Dusk Clear
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