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Merlot Shadow Clear#6E212E
Steel Dusk Clear#285F86
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Merlot Shadow Clear vs Steel Dusk Clear

A detailed comparison of #6E212E and #285F86 — split-complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.6:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Shadow Clear
Text on Steel Dusk Clear

Color Properties

#6E212E
HEX
#285F86
rgb(110, 33, 46)
RGB
rgb(40, 95, 134)
hsl(350, 54%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(205, 54%, 34%)
350°
Hue
205°
54%
Saturation
54%
28%
Lightness
34%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
145\u00B0 — Split-complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #6E212E, #285F86);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.6:1, 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 145\u00B0 hue difference, making them split-complementary. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Merlot Shadow Clear
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Steel Dusk Clear
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