Merlot Shadow Soft#602F37
Cerulean Dusk Soft#396A74
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Merlot Shadow Soft vs Cerulean Dusk Soft
A detailed comparison of #602F37 and #396A74 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.78:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Shadow Soft
Text on Cerulean Dusk Soft
Color Properties
#602F37
HEX
#396A74
rgb(96, 47, 55)
RGB
rgb(57, 106, 116)
hsl(350, 34%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(190, 34%, 34%)
350°
Hue
190°
34%
Saturation
34%
28%
Lightness
34%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #602F37, #396A74);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.78:1, 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 160\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Merlot Shadow Soft
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Cerulean Dusk Soft
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