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Merlot Dusk Clear#862837
Vermillion Dusk Clear#863F28
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Merlot Dusk Clear vs Vermillion Dusk Clear

A detailed comparison of #862837 and #863F28 — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.16:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Dusk Clear
Text on Vermillion Dusk Clear

Color Properties

#862837
HEX
#863F28
rgb(134, 40, 55)
RGB
rgb(134, 63, 40)
hsl(350, 54%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(15, 54%, 34%)
350°
Hue
15°
54%
Saturation
54%
34%
Lightness
34%
Red
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
25\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #862837, #863F28);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.16:1, 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 25\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Merlot Dusk Clear
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Vermillion Dusk Clear
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