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Scarlet Dusk Soft#743E39
Merlot Velvet Soft#904753
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Scarlet Dusk Soft vs Merlot Velvet Soft

A detailed comparison of #743E39 and #904753 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.29:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Scarlet Dusk Soft
Text on Merlot Velvet Soft

Color Properties

#743E39
HEX
#904753
rgb(116, 62, 57)
RGB
rgb(144, 71, 83)
hsl(5, 34%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(350, 34%, 42%)
5°
Hue
350°
34%
Saturation
34%
34%
Lightness
42%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
15\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #743E39, #904753);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.29:1, 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 Soft
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Merlot Velvet Soft
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