Merlot Shadow Muted#543B3F
Mauve Nocturne Muted#3C2A3B
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Merlot Shadow Muted vs Mauve Nocturne Muted
A detailed comparison of #543B3F and #3C2A3B — adjacent colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.31:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Shadow Muted
Text on Mauve Nocturne Muted
Color Properties
#543B3F
HEX
#3C2A3B
rgb(84, 59, 63)
RGB
rgb(60, 42, 59)
hsl(350, 18%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(305, 18%, 20%)
350°
Hue
305°
18%
Saturation
18%
28%
Lightness
20%
Red
Family
Pink
Hue Diff
45\u00B0 — Adjacent
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #543B3F, #3C2A3B);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.31:1, 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 45\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.
Merlot Shadow Muted
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