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Garnet Dusk Soft#74394D
Merlot Shadow Soft#602F37
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Garnet Dusk Soft vs Merlot Shadow Soft

A detailed comparison of #74394D and #602F37 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.24:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Garnet Dusk Soft
Text on Merlot Shadow Soft

Color Properties

#74394D
HEX
#602F37
rgb(116, 57, 77)
RGB
rgb(96, 47, 55)
hsl(340, 34%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(350, 34%, 28%)
340°
Hue
350°
34%
Saturation
34%
34%
Lightness
28%
Pink
Family
Red
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #74394D, #602F37);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.24:1, 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.

Garnet Dusk Soft
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Merlot Shadow Soft
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