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Aqua Dusk Muted#476666
Merlot Velvet Muted#7E585E
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Aqua Dusk Muted vs Merlot Velvet Muted

A detailed comparison of #476666 and #7E585E — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.03:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Aqua Dusk Muted
Text on Merlot Velvet Muted

Color Properties

#476666
HEX
#7E585E
rgb(71, 102, 102)
RGB
rgb(126, 88, 94)
hsl(180, 18%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(350, 18%, 42%)
180°
Hue
350°
18%
Saturation
18%
34%
Lightness
42%
Teal
Family
Red
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #476666, #7E585E);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.03:1, 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 170\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Aqua Dusk Muted
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