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Vermillion Shadow Clear#6E3421
Crimson Dusk Clear#862828
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Vermillion Shadow Clear vs Crimson Dusk Clear

A detailed comparison of #6E3421 and #862828 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.08:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Vermillion Shadow Clear
Text on Crimson Dusk Clear

Color Properties

#6E3421
HEX
#862828
rgb(110, 52, 33)
RGB
rgb(134, 40, 40)
hsl(15, 54%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(0, 54%, 34%)
15°
Hue
0°
54%
Saturation
54%
28%
Lightness
34%
Orange
Family
Red
Hue Diff
15\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #6E3421, #862828);

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 15\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Vermillion Shadow Clear
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Crimson Dusk Clear
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