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Merlot Shadow Muted#543B3F
Ember Nocturne Muted#3C302A
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Merlot Shadow Muted vs Ember Nocturne Muted

A detailed comparison of #543B3F and #3C302A — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.26:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Shadow Muted
Text on Ember Nocturne Muted

Color Properties

#543B3F
HEX
#3C302A
rgb(84, 59, 63)
RGB
rgb(60, 48, 42)
hsl(350, 18%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(20, 18%, 20%)
350°
Hue
20°
18%
Saturation
18%
28%
Lightness
20%
Red
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
30\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #543B3F, #3C302A);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.26:1, 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 30\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Merlot Shadow Muted
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Ember Nocturne Muted
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