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Merlot Nocturne Muted#3C2A2D
Ember Shadow Muted#54433B
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Merlot Nocturne Muted vs Ember Shadow Muted

A detailed comparison of #3C2A2D and #54433B — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.44:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Nocturne Muted
Text on Ember Shadow Muted

Color Properties

#3C2A2D
HEX
#54433B
rgb(60, 42, 45)
RGB
rgb(84, 67, 59)
hsl(350, 18%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(20, 18%, 28%)
350°
Hue
20°
18%
Saturation
18%
20%
Lightness
28%
Red
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
30\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #3C2A2D, #54433B);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.44:1, 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 Nocturne Muted
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Ember Shadow Muted
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