Teal Dusk Dust#406D5E
Merlot Dusk Dust#6D4048
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Teal Dusk Dust vs Merlot Dusk Dust
A detailed comparison of #406D5E and #6D4048 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.44:1contrast ratio
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Text on Teal Dusk Dust
Text on Merlot Dusk Dust
Color Properties
#406D5E
HEX
#6D4048
rgb(64, 109, 94)
RGB
rgb(109, 64, 72)
hsl(160, 26%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(350, 26%, 34%)
160°
Hue
350°
26%
Saturation
26%
34%
Lightness
34%
Teal
Family
Red
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #406D5E, #6D4048);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.44:1, 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 170\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Teal Dusk Dust
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Merlot Dusk Dust
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