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Merlot Shadow Soft#602F37
Azure Dusk Soft#396174
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Merlot Shadow Soft vs Azure Dusk Soft

A detailed comparison of #602F37 and #396174 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.6:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Shadow Soft
Text on Azure Dusk Soft

Color Properties

#602F37
HEX
#396174
rgb(96, 47, 55)
RGB
rgb(57, 97, 116)
hsl(350, 34%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(200, 34%, 34%)
350°
Hue
200°
34%
Saturation
34%
28%
Lightness
34%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
150\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #602F37, #396174);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.6:1, 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 150\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 Soft
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