True Gray Velvet#6B6B6B
Merlot Dusk Faint#5F4E51
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True Gray Velvet vs Merlot Dusk Faint
A detailed comparison of #6B6B6B and #5F4E51 — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.46:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on True Gray Velvet
Text on Merlot Dusk Faint
Color Properties
#6B6B6B
HEX
#5F4E51
rgb(107, 107, 107)
RGB
rgb(95, 78, 81)
hsl(0, 0%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(350, 10%, 34%)
0°
Hue
350°
0%
Saturation
10%
42%
Lightness
34%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #6B6B6B, #5F4E51);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.46:1, 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 10\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.
True Gray Velvet
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Merlot Dusk Faint
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