Scarlet Nocturne Dust#402826
Merlot Shadow Dust#5A353B
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Scarlet Nocturne Dust vs Merlot Shadow Dust
A detailed comparison of #402826 and #5A353B — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.3:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Scarlet Nocturne Dust
Text on Merlot Shadow Dust
Color Properties
#402826
HEX
#5A353B
rgb(64, 40, 38)
RGB
rgb(90, 53, 59)
hsl(5, 26%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(350, 26%, 28%)
5°
Hue
350°
26%
Saturation
26%
20%
Lightness
28%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
15\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #402826, #5A353B);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.3:1, 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 15\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.
Scarlet Nocturne Dust
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Merlot Shadow Dust
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