Merlot Dusk Clear#862837
Steel Dusk Clear#285F86
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Merlot Dusk Clear vs Steel Dusk Clear
A detailed comparison of #862837 and #285F86 — split-complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.29:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Dusk Clear
Text on Steel Dusk Clear
Color Properties
#862837
HEX
#285F86
rgb(134, 40, 55)
RGB
rgb(40, 95, 134)
hsl(350, 54%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(205, 54%, 34%)
350°
Hue
205°
54%
Saturation
54%
34%
Lightness
34%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
145\u00B0 — Split-complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #862837, #285F86);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.29:1, 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 145\u00B0 hue difference, making them split-complementary. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.
Merlot Dusk Clear
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Steel Dusk Clear
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