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Merlot Shadow Soft#602F37
Vermillion Nocturne Soft#442A22
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Merlot Shadow Soft vs Vermillion Nocturne Soft

A detailed comparison of #602F37 and #442A22 — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.22:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Shadow Soft
Text on Vermillion Nocturne Soft

Color Properties

#602F37
HEX
#442A22
rgb(96, 47, 55)
RGB
rgb(68, 42, 34)
hsl(350, 34%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(15, 34%, 20%)
350°
Hue
15°
34%
Saturation
34%
28%
Lightness
20%
Red
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
25\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #602F37, #442A22);

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 25\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Merlot Shadow Soft
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Vermillion Nocturne Soft
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