Scarlet Dusk Clear#863028
Merlot Velvet Clear#A53145
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Scarlet Dusk Clear vs Merlot Velvet Clear
A detailed comparison of #863028 and #A53145 — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.27:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Scarlet Dusk Clear
Text on Merlot Velvet Clear
Color Properties
#863028
HEX
#A53145
rgb(134, 48, 40)
RGB
rgb(165, 49, 69)
hsl(5, 54%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(350, 54%, 42%)
5°
Hue
350°
54%
Saturation
54%
34%
Lightness
42%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
15\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #863028, #A53145);
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 15\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.
Scarlet Dusk Clear
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Merlot Velvet Clear
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