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Ember Nocturne Dust#402F26
Merlot Shadow Dust#5A353B
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Ember Nocturne Dust vs Merlot Shadow Dust

A detailed comparison of #402F26 and #5A353B — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.21:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Ember Nocturne Dust
Text on Merlot Shadow Dust

Color Properties

#402F26
HEX
#5A353B
rgb(64, 47, 38)
RGB
rgb(90, 53, 59)
hsl(20, 26%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(350, 26%, 28%)
20°
Hue
350°
26%
Saturation
26%
20%
Lightness
28%
Orange
Family
Red
Hue Diff
30\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #402F26, #5A353B);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.21:1, 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 30\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Ember Nocturne Dust
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Merlot Shadow Dust
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