Merlot Dusk Faint#5F4E51
Vermillion Velvet Faint#766660
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Merlot Dusk Faint vs Vermillion Velvet Faint
A detailed comparison of #5F4E51 and #766660 — analogous colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.42:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Dusk Faint
Text on Vermillion Velvet Faint
Color Properties
#5F4E51
HEX
#766660
rgb(95, 78, 81)
RGB
rgb(118, 102, 96)
hsl(350, 10%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(15, 10%, 42%)
350°
Hue
15°
10%
Saturation
10%
34%
Lightness
42%
Red
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
25\u00B0 — Analogous
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #5F4E51, #766660);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.42:1, 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 Faint
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Vermillion Velvet Faint
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