Azure Ink Soft#182830
Merlot Nocturne Soft#442227
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Azure Ink Soft vs Merlot Nocturne Soft
A detailed comparison of #182830 and #442227 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.09:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Azure Ink Soft
Text on Merlot Nocturne Soft
Color Properties
#182830
HEX
#442227
rgb(24, 40, 48)
RGB
rgb(68, 34, 39)
hsl(200, 34%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(350, 34%, 20%)
200°
Hue
350°
34%
Saturation
34%
14%
Lightness
20%
Blue
Family
Red
Hue Diff
150\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #182830, #442227);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.09:1, 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 150\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Azure Ink Soft
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Merlot Nocturne Soft
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