Merlot Dusk Muted#66474C
Merlot Velvet Muted#7E585E
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Merlot Dusk Muted vs Merlot Velvet Muted
A detailed comparison of #66474C and #7E585E — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.34:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Dusk Muted
Text on Merlot Velvet Muted
Color Properties
#66474C
HEX
#7E585E
rgb(102, 71, 76)
RGB
rgb(126, 88, 94)
hsl(350, 18%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(350, 18%, 42%)
350°
Hue
350°
18%
Saturation
18%
34%
Lightness
42%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
0\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #66474C, #7E585E);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.34:1, 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 0\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.
Merlot Dusk Muted
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