Crimson Dusk Soft#743939
Merlot Velvet Soft#904753
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Crimson Dusk Soft vs Merlot Velvet Soft
A detailed comparison of #743939 and #904753 — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.35:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Crimson Dusk Soft
Text on Merlot Velvet Soft
Color Properties
#743939
HEX
#904753
rgb(116, 57, 57)
RGB
rgb(144, 71, 83)
hsl(0, 34%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(350, 34%, 42%)
0°
Hue
350°
34%
Saturation
34%
34%
Lightness
42%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #743939, #904753);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.35:1, 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.
Crimson Dusk Soft
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Merlot Velvet Soft
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