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Merlot Shadow Vivid#7C1324
Canary Dusk Vivid#978C17
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Merlot Shadow Vivid vs Canary Dusk Vivid

A detailed comparison of #7C1324 and #978C17 — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

3.08:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Shadow Vivid
Text on Canary Dusk Vivid

Color Properties

#7C1324
HEX
#978C17
rgb(124, 19, 36)
RGB
rgb(151, 140, 23)
hsl(350, 74%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(55, 74%, 34%)
350°
Hue
55°
74%
Saturation
74%
28%
Lightness
34%
Red
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
65\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #7C1324, #978C17);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 3.08:1, this pair passes WCAG AA for large text only. Avoid using this combination for body text. Consider it for headings, decorative elements, or adjacent UI regions.

These colors have a 65\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Merlot Shadow Vivid
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Canary Dusk Vivid
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