Aqua Nocturne Soft#224444
Merlot Ink Soft#30181C
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Aqua Nocturne Soft vs Merlot Ink Soft
A detailed comparison of #224444 and #30181C — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.55:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Aqua Nocturne Soft
Text on Merlot Ink Soft
Color Properties
#224444
HEX
#30181C
rgb(34, 68, 68)
RGB
rgb(48, 24, 28)
hsl(180, 34%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(350, 34%, 14%)
180°
Hue
350°
34%
Saturation
34%
20%
Lightness
14%
Teal
Family
Red
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #224444, #30181C);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.55:1, 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.
Aqua Nocturne Soft
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Merlot Ink Soft
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