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Crimson Shadow Muted#543B3B
Vermillion Nocturne Muted#3C2E2A
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Crimson Shadow Muted vs Vermillion Nocturne Muted

A detailed comparison of #543B3B and #3C2E2A — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.28:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Crimson Shadow Muted
Text on Vermillion Nocturne Muted

Color Properties

#543B3B
HEX
#3C2E2A
rgb(84, 59, 59)
RGB
rgb(60, 46, 42)
hsl(0, 18%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(15, 18%, 20%)
0°
Hue
15°
18%
Saturation
18%
28%
Lightness
20%
Red
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
15\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #543B3B, #3C2E2A);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.28:1, 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.

Crimson Shadow Muted
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Vermillion Nocturne Muted
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