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Merlot Shadow Clear#6E212E
Olive Shadow Clear#546E21
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Merlot Shadow Clear vs Olive Shadow Clear

A detailed comparison of #6E212E and #546E21 — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.89:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Shadow Clear
Text on Olive Shadow Clear

Color Properties

#6E212E
HEX
#546E21
rgb(110, 33, 46)
RGB
rgb(84, 110, 33)
hsl(350, 54%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(80, 54%, 28%)
350°
Hue
80°
54%
Saturation
54%
28%
Lightness
28%
Red
Family
Lime
Hue Diff
90\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #6E212E, #546E21);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.89:1, 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 90\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Merlot Shadow Clear
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Olive Shadow Clear
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