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Merlot Shadow Muted#543B3F
Sapphire Nocturne Muted#2A333C
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Merlot Shadow Muted vs Sapphire Nocturne Muted

A detailed comparison of #543B3F and #2A333C — split-complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.27:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Shadow Muted
Text on Sapphire Nocturne Muted

Color Properties

#543B3F
HEX
#2A333C
rgb(84, 59, 63)
RGB
rgb(42, 51, 60)
hsl(350, 18%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(210, 18%, 20%)
350°
Hue
210°
18%
Saturation
18%
28%
Lightness
20%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
140\u00B0 — Split-complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #543B3F, #2A333C);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.27:1, 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 140\u00B0 hue difference, making them split-complementary. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Merlot Shadow Muted
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Sapphire Nocturne Muted
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