Crimson Velvet Dust#874F4F
Merlot Velvet Dust#874F59
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Crimson Velvet Dust vs Merlot Velvet Dust
A detailed comparison of #874F4F and #874F59 — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.01:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Crimson Velvet Dust
Text on Merlot Velvet Dust
Color Properties
#874F4F
HEX
#874F59
rgb(135, 79, 79)
RGB
rgb(135, 79, 89)
hsl(0, 26%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(350, 26%, 42%)
0°
Hue
350°
26%
Saturation
26%
42%
Lightness
42%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #874F4F, #874F59);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.01:1, 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 Velvet Dust
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Merlot Velvet Dust
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