Merlot Shadow Muted#543B3F
Lagoon Shadow Muted#3B5450
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Merlot Shadow Muted vs Lagoon Shadow Muted
A detailed comparison of #543B3F and #3B5450 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.24:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Shadow Muted
Text on Lagoon Shadow Muted
Color Properties
#543B3F
HEX
#3B5450
rgb(84, 59, 63)
RGB
rgb(59, 84, 80)
hsl(350, 18%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(170, 18%, 28%)
350°
Hue
170°
18%
Saturation
18%
28%
Lightness
28%
Red
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
180\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #543B3F, #3B5450);
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 180\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Merlot Shadow Muted
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Lagoon Shadow Muted
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