Merlot Shadow Dust#5A353B
Garnet Dusk Dust#6D404F
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Merlot Shadow Dust vs Garnet Dusk Dust
A detailed comparison of #5A353B and #6D404F — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.24:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Shadow Dust
Text on Garnet Dusk Dust
Color Properties
#5A353B
HEX
#6D404F
rgb(90, 53, 59)
RGB
rgb(109, 64, 79)
hsl(350, 26%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(340, 26%, 34%)
350°
Hue
340°
26%
Saturation
26%
28%
Lightness
34%
Red
Family
Pink
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #5A353B, #6D404F);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.24:1, 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 10\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.
Merlot Shadow Dust
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Garnet Dusk Dust
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