Merlot Shadow Dust#5A353B
Ruby Nocturne Dust#402A26
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Merlot Shadow Dust vs Ruby Nocturne Dust
A detailed comparison of #5A353B and #402A26 — analogous colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.27:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Shadow Dust
Text on Ruby Nocturne Dust
Color Properties
#5A353B
HEX
#402A26
rgb(90, 53, 59)
RGB
rgb(64, 42, 38)
hsl(350, 26%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(10, 26%, 20%)
350°
Hue
10°
26%
Saturation
26%
28%
Lightness
20%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
20\u00B0 — Analogous
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #5A353B, #402A26);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.27:1, 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 20\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.
Merlot Shadow Dust
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Ruby Nocturne Dust
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