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Tangerine Shadow Muted#54453B
Merlot Nocturne Muted#3C2A2D
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Tangerine Shadow Muted vs Merlot Nocturne Muted

A detailed comparison of #54453B and #3C2A2D — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.47:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Tangerine Shadow Muted
Text on Merlot Nocturne Muted

Color Properties

#54453B
HEX
#3C2A2D
rgb(84, 69, 59)
RGB
rgb(60, 42, 45)
hsl(25, 18%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(350, 18%, 20%)
25°
Hue
350°
18%
Saturation
18%
28%
Lightness
20%
Orange
Family
Red
Hue Diff
35\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #54453B, #3C2A2D);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.47:1, 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 35\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Tangerine Shadow Muted
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Merlot Nocturne Muted
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