Vermillion Nocturne Dust#402C26
Merlot Shadow Dust#5A353B
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Vermillion Nocturne Dust vs Merlot Shadow Dust
A detailed comparison of #402C26 and #5A353B — analogous colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.25:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Vermillion Nocturne Dust
Text on Merlot Shadow Dust
Color Properties
#402C26
HEX
#5A353B
rgb(64, 44, 38)
RGB
rgb(90, 53, 59)
hsl(15, 26%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(350, 26%, 28%)
15°
Hue
350°
26%
Saturation
26%
20%
Lightness
28%
Orange
Family
Red
Hue Diff
25\u00B0 — Analogous
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #402C26, #5A353B);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.25:1, 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 25\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.
Vermillion Nocturne Dust
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Merlot Shadow Dust
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