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Vermillion Velvet Dust#875D4F
Merlot Dusk Dust#6D4048
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Vermillion Velvet Dust vs Merlot Dusk Dust

A detailed comparison of #875D4F and #6D4048 — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.5:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Vermillion Velvet Dust
Text on Merlot Dusk Dust

Color Properties

#875D4F
HEX
#6D4048
rgb(135, 93, 79)
RGB
rgb(109, 64, 72)
hsl(15, 26%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(350, 26%, 34%)
15°
Hue
350°
26%
Saturation
26%
42%
Lightness
34%
Orange
Family
Red
Hue Diff
25\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #875D4F, #6D4048);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.5:1, 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 Velvet Dust
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Merlot Dusk Dust
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