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Steel Dusk Muted#475966
Merlot Dusk Muted#66474C
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Steel Dusk Muted vs Merlot Dusk Muted

A detailed comparison of #475966 and #66474C — split-complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.12:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Dusk Muted
Text on Merlot Dusk Muted

Color Properties

#475966
HEX
#66474C
rgb(71, 89, 102)
RGB
rgb(102, 71, 76)
hsl(205, 18%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(350, 18%, 34%)
205°
Hue
350°
18%
Saturation
18%
34%
Lightness
34%
Blue
Family
Red
Hue Diff
145\u00B0 — Split-complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #475966, #66474C);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.12:1, 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 145\u00B0 hue difference, making them split-complementary. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Steel Dusk Muted
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Merlot Dusk Muted
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