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True Gray Dusk#575757
Merlot Dusk Faint#5F4E51
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True Gray Dusk vs Merlot Dusk Faint

A detailed comparison of #575757 and #5F4E51 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.08:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on True Gray Dusk
Text on Merlot Dusk Faint

Color Properties

#575757
HEX
#5F4E51
rgb(87, 87, 87)
RGB
rgb(95, 78, 81)
hsl(0, 0%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(350, 10%, 34%)
0°
Hue
350°
0%
Saturation
10%
34%
Lightness
34%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #575757, #5F4E51);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.08:1, 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 10\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

True Gray Dusk
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Merlot Dusk Faint
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