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Merlot Shadow Muted#543B3F
Merlot Dusk Muted#66474C
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Merlot Shadow Muted vs Merlot Dusk Muted

A detailed comparison of #543B3F and #66474C — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.24:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Shadow Muted
Text on Merlot Dusk Muted

Color Properties

#543B3F
HEX
#66474C
rgb(84, 59, 63)
RGB
rgb(102, 71, 76)
hsl(350, 18%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(350, 18%, 34%)
350°
Hue
350°
18%
Saturation
18%
28%
Lightness
34%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
0\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #543B3F, #66474C);

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 Muted
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Merlot Dusk Muted
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