Merlot Shadow Vivid#7C1324
Citrine Dusk Vivid#979717
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Merlot Shadow Vivid vs Citrine Dusk Vivid
A detailed comparison of #7C1324 and #979717 — adjacent colors
Contrast & Accessibility
3.42:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✓ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Shadow Vivid
Text on Citrine Dusk Vivid
Color Properties
#7C1324
HEX
#979717
rgb(124, 19, 36)
RGB
rgb(151, 151, 23)
hsl(350, 74%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(60, 74%, 34%)
350°
Hue
60°
74%
Saturation
74%
28%
Lightness
34%
Red
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
70\u00B0 — Adjacent
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #7C1324, #979717);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 3.42:1, this pair passes WCAG AA for large text only. Avoid using this combination for body text. Consider it for headings, decorative elements, or adjacent UI regions.
These colors have a 70\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.
Merlot Shadow Vivid
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Citrine Dusk Vivid
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