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Merlot Nocturne Clear#4F1721
Mulberry Shadow Clear#54216E
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Merlot Nocturne Clear vs Mulberry Shadow Clear

A detailed comparison of #4F1721 and #54216E — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.23:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Nocturne Clear
Text on Mulberry Shadow Clear

Color Properties

#4F1721
HEX
#54216E
rgb(79, 23, 33)
RGB
rgb(84, 33, 110)
hsl(350, 54%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(280, 54%, 28%)
350°
Hue
280°
54%
Saturation
54%
20%
Lightness
28%
Red
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
70\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #4F1721, #54216E);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.23:1, 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 70\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Merlot Nocturne Clear
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Mulberry Shadow Clear
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