Merlot Dusk Clear#862837
Azure Dusk Clear#286686
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Merlot Dusk Clear vs Azure Dusk Clear
A detailed comparison of #862837 and #286686 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.41:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Dusk Clear
Text on Azure Dusk Clear
Color Properties
#862837
HEX
#286686
rgb(134, 40, 55)
RGB
rgb(40, 102, 134)
hsl(350, 54%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(200, 54%, 34%)
350°
Hue
200°
54%
Saturation
54%
34%
Lightness
34%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
150\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #862837, #286686);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.41:1, 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 150\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Merlot Dusk Clear
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Azure Dusk Clear
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