Teal Shadow Dust#355A4E
Merlot Nocturne Dust#40262A
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Teal Shadow Dust vs Merlot Nocturne Dust
A detailed comparison of #355A4E and #40262A — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.78:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Teal Shadow Dust
Text on Merlot Nocturne Dust
Color Properties
#355A4E
HEX
#40262A
rgb(53, 90, 78)
RGB
rgb(64, 38, 42)
hsl(160, 26%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(350, 26%, 20%)
160°
Hue
350°
26%
Saturation
26%
28%
Lightness
20%
Teal
Family
Red
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #355A4E, #40262A);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.78:1, 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 170\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Teal Shadow Dust
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Merlot Nocturne Dust
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