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Vermillion Shadow Clear#6E3421
Merlot Shadow Clear#6E212E
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Vermillion Shadow Clear vs Merlot Shadow Clear

A detailed comparison of #6E3421 and #6E212E — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.13:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Vermillion Shadow Clear
Text on Merlot Shadow Clear

Color Properties

#6E3421
HEX
#6E212E
rgb(110, 52, 33)
RGB
rgb(110, 33, 46)
hsl(15, 54%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(350, 54%, 28%)
15°
Hue
350°
54%
Saturation
54%
28%
Lightness
28%
Orange
Family
Red
Hue Diff
25\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #6E3421, #6E212E);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.13:1, 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 25\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Vermillion Shadow Clear
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Merlot Shadow Clear
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