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Ruby Dusk Vivid#972C17
Merlot Dusk Vivid#97172C
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Ruby Dusk Vivid vs Merlot Dusk Vivid

A detailed comparison of #972C17 and #97172C — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.09:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Ruby Dusk Vivid
Text on Merlot Dusk Vivid

Color Properties

#972C17
HEX
#97172C
rgb(151, 44, 23)
RGB
rgb(151, 23, 44)
hsl(10, 74%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(350, 74%, 34%)
10°
Hue
350°
74%
Saturation
74%
34%
Lightness
34%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
20\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #972C17, #97172C);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.09:1, 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 20\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Ruby Dusk Vivid
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Merlot Dusk Vivid
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