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Cobalt Ink Pure#031945
Merlot Ink Pure#45030E
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Cobalt Ink Pure vs Merlot Ink Pure

A detailed comparison of #031945 and #45030E — triadic range colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.04:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cobalt Ink Pure
Text on Merlot Ink Pure

Color Properties

#031945
HEX
#45030E
rgb(3, 25, 69)
RGB
rgb(69, 3, 14)
hsl(220, 92%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(350, 92%, 14%)
220°
Hue
350°
92%
Saturation
92%
14%
Lightness
14%
Blue
Family
Red
Hue Diff
130\u00B0 — Triadic range

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #031945, #45030E);

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 130\u00B0 hue difference, making them triadic range. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Cobalt Ink Pure
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Merlot Ink Pure
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