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Amber Nocturne Faint#38362E
Merlot Ink Faint#272021
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Amber Nocturne Faint vs Merlot Ink Faint

A detailed comparison of #38362E and #272021 — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.32:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Amber Nocturne Faint
Text on Merlot Ink Faint

Color Properties

#38362E
HEX
#272021
rgb(56, 54, 46)
RGB
rgb(39, 32, 33)
hsl(50, 10%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(350, 10%, 14%)
50°
Hue
350°
10%
Saturation
10%
20%
Lightness
14%
Yellow
Family
Red
Hue Diff
60\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #38362E, #272021);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.32:1, 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 60\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Amber Nocturne Faint
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Merlot Ink Faint
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