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Mauve Nocturne Clear#4F174A
Merlot Shadow Clear#6E212E
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Mauve Nocturne Clear vs Merlot Shadow Clear

A detailed comparison of #4F174A and #6E212E — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.24:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Mauve Nocturne Clear
Text on Merlot Shadow Clear

Color Properties

#4F174A
HEX
#6E212E
rgb(79, 23, 74)
RGB
rgb(110, 33, 46)
hsl(305, 54%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(350, 54%, 28%)
305°
Hue
350°
54%
Saturation
54%
20%
Lightness
28%
Pink
Family
Red
Hue Diff
45\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #4F174A, #6E212E);

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 45\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Mauve Nocturne Clear
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Merlot Shadow Clear
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