Scarlet Velvet Dust#87544F
Merlot Dusk Dust#6D4048
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Scarlet Velvet Dust vs Merlot Dusk Dust
A detailed comparison of #87544F and #6D4048 — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.38:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Scarlet Velvet Dust
Text on Merlot Dusk Dust
Color Properties
#87544F
HEX
#6D4048
rgb(135, 84, 79)
RGB
rgb(109, 64, 72)
hsl(5, 26%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(350, 26%, 34%)
5°
Hue
350°
26%
Saturation
26%
42%
Lightness
34%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
15\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #87544F, #6D4048);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.38:1, 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 Velvet Dust
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Merlot Dusk Dust
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