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Citrine Ink Soft#303018
Merlot Nocturne Soft#442227
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Citrine Ink Soft vs Merlot Nocturne Soft

A detailed comparison of #303018 and #442227 — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.04:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Citrine Ink Soft
Text on Merlot Nocturne Soft

Color Properties

#303018
HEX
#442227
rgb(48, 48, 24)
RGB
rgb(68, 34, 39)
hsl(60, 34%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(350, 34%, 20%)
60°
Hue
350°
34%
Saturation
34%
14%
Lightness
20%
Yellow
Family
Red
Hue Diff
70\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #303018, #442227);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.04:1, 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 70\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Citrine Ink Soft
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Merlot Nocturne Soft
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