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Merlot Shadow Soft#602F37
Crimson Dusk Soft#743939
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Merlot Shadow Soft vs Crimson Dusk Soft

A detailed comparison of #602F37 and #743939 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.22:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Shadow Soft
Text on Crimson Dusk Soft

Color Properties

#602F37
HEX
#743939
rgb(96, 47, 55)
RGB
rgb(116, 57, 57)
hsl(350, 34%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(0, 34%, 34%)
350°
Hue
0°
34%
Saturation
34%
28%
Lightness
34%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #602F37, #743939);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.22:1, 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 Soft
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Crimson Dusk Soft
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