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Merlot Dusk Vivid#97172C
Ember Dusk Vivid#974117
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Merlot Dusk Vivid vs Ember Dusk Vivid

A detailed comparison of #97172C and #974117 — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.25:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Dusk Vivid
Text on Ember Dusk Vivid

Color Properties

#97172C
HEX
#974117
rgb(151, 23, 44)
RGB
rgb(151, 65, 23)
hsl(350, 74%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(20, 74%, 34%)
350°
Hue
20°
74%
Saturation
74%
34%
Lightness
34%
Red
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
30\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #97172C, #974117);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.25:1, 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 30\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Merlot Dusk Vivid
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Ember Dusk Vivid
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