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Merlot Shadow Clear#6E212E
Ember Shadow Clear#6E3B21
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Merlot Shadow Clear vs Ember Shadow Clear

A detailed comparison of #6E212E and #6E3B21 — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.2:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Shadow Clear
Text on Ember Shadow Clear

Color Properties

#6E212E
HEX
#6E3B21
rgb(110, 33, 46)
RGB
rgb(110, 59, 33)
hsl(350, 54%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(20, 54%, 28%)
350°
Hue
20°
54%
Saturation
54%
28%
Lightness
28%
Red
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
30\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #6E212E, #6E3B21);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.2:1, 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 Shadow Clear
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Ember Shadow Clear
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