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Saffron Dusk Clear#866E28
Merlot Dusk Clear#862837
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Saffron Dusk Clear vs Merlot Dusk Clear

A detailed comparison of #866E28 and #862837 — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.8:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Saffron Dusk Clear
Text on Merlot Dusk Clear

Color Properties

#866E28
HEX
#862837
rgb(134, 110, 40)
RGB
rgb(134, 40, 55)
hsl(45, 54%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(350, 54%, 34%)
45°
Hue
350°
54%
Saturation
54%
34%
Lightness
34%
Yellow
Family
Red
Hue Diff
55\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #866E28, #862837);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.8:1, 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 55\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Saffron Dusk Clear
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Merlot Dusk Clear
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