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Saffron Shadow Clear#6E5B21
Merlot Nocturne Clear#4F1721
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Saffron Shadow Clear vs Merlot Nocturne Clear

A detailed comparison of #6E5B21 and #4F1721 — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

2.15:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Saffron Shadow Clear
Text on Merlot Nocturne Clear

Color Properties

#6E5B21
HEX
#4F1721
rgb(110, 91, 33)
RGB
rgb(79, 23, 33)
hsl(45, 54%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(350, 54%, 20%)
45°
Hue
350°
54%
Saturation
54%
28%
Lightness
20%
Yellow
Family
Red
Hue Diff
55\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #6E5B21, #4F1721);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 2.15:1, 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 55\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Saffron Shadow Clear
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Merlot Nocturne Clear
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