Merlot Dusk Dust#6D4048
Celadon Dusk Dust#406D53
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Merlot Dusk Dust vs Celadon Dusk Dust
A detailed comparison of #6D4048 and #406D53 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.43:1contrast ratio
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Text on Merlot Dusk Dust
Text on Celadon Dusk Dust
Color Properties
#6D4048
HEX
#406D53
rgb(109, 64, 72)
RGB
rgb(64, 109, 83)
hsl(350, 26%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(145, 26%, 34%)
350°
Hue
145°
26%
Saturation
26%
34%
Lightness
34%
Red
Family
Green
Hue Diff
155\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #6D4048, #406D53);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.43:1, 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 155\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 Dust
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Celadon Dusk Dust
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