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Crimson Velvet Dust#874F4F
Scarlet Velvet Dust#87544F
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Crimson Velvet Dust vs Scarlet Velvet Dust

A detailed comparison of #874F4F and #87544F — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.05:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Crimson Velvet Dust
Text on Scarlet Velvet Dust

Color Properties

#874F4F
HEX
#87544F
rgb(135, 79, 79)
RGB
rgb(135, 84, 79)
hsl(0, 26%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(5, 26%, 42%)
0°
Hue
5°
26%
Saturation
26%
42%
Lightness
42%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
5\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #874F4F, #87544F);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.05:1, 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 5\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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Scarlet Velvet Dust
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