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Vermillion Dusk Clear#863F28
Scarlet Shadow Clear#6E2721
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Vermillion Dusk Clear vs Scarlet Shadow Clear

A detailed comparison of #863F28 and #6E2721 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.39:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Vermillion Dusk Clear
Text on Scarlet Shadow Clear

Color Properties

#863F28
HEX
#6E2721
rgb(134, 63, 40)
RGB
rgb(110, 39, 33)
hsl(15, 54%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(5, 54%, 28%)
15°
Hue
5°
54%
Saturation
54%
34%
Lightness
28%
Orange
Family
Red
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #863F28, #6E2721);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.39:1, 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.

Vermillion Dusk Clear
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Scarlet Shadow Clear
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