Merlot Nocturne Clear#4F1721
Merlot Shadow Clear#6E212E
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Merlot Nocturne Clear vs Merlot Shadow Clear
A detailed comparison of #4F1721 and #6E212E — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.3:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Nocturne Clear
Text on Merlot Shadow Clear
Color Properties
#4F1721
HEX
#6E212E
rgb(79, 23, 33)
RGB
rgb(110, 33, 46)
hsl(350, 54%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(350, 54%, 28%)
350°
Hue
350°
54%
Saturation
54%
20%
Lightness
28%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
0\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #4F1721, #6E212E);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.3:1, 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 Nocturne Clear
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