We're live on Product Hunt!Support us
ColorArchive

A curated color library with 5,000+ algorithmically generated colors. Browse, search, save favorites, and export palette tokens — no account required.

CollectionsFamiliesBrandsRegionsJournalNotesGuidesFree ResourcesConvertColorblindAboutSupportUpdates
Ready for static export
Privacy·Terms·Refunds·Cookies·Commerce Disclosure
colorarchive.org · © 2026 ColorArchive
Skip to content
ColorArchive
ProLog in
ArchiveAll ColorsCollections
Crimson Shadow Clear#6E2121
Merlot Dusk Clear#862837
VS

Crimson Shadow Clear vs Merlot Dusk Clear

A detailed comparison of #6E2121 and #862837 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.25:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Crimson Shadow Clear
Text on Merlot Dusk Clear

Color Properties

#6E2121
HEX
#862837
rgb(110, 33, 33)
RGB
rgb(134, 40, 55)
hsl(0, 54%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(350, 54%, 34%)
0°
Hue
350°
54%
Saturation
54%
28%
Lightness
34%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #6E2121, #862837);

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

Crimson Shadow Clear
view_detail →
Merlot Dusk Clear
view_detail →

Related Comparisons

Crimson Shadow Clear vs Aqua Shadow Clear
#6E2121 · #216E6E
Merlot Dusk Clear vs Lagoon Dusk Clear
#862837 · #288676
Tangerine Shadow Clear vs Merlot Dusk Clear
#6E4121 · #862837
Crimson Shadow Clear vs Vermillion Dusk Clear
#6E2121 · #863F28
Tangerine Shadow Clear vs Vermillion Dusk Clear
#6E4121 · #863F28