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Cobalt Nocturne Bright#08255E
Merlot Ink Bright#420610
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Cobalt Nocturne Bright vs Merlot Ink Bright

A detailed comparison of #08255E and #420610 — triadic range colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.14:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cobalt Nocturne Bright
Text on Merlot Ink Bright

Color Properties

#08255E
HEX
#420610
rgb(8, 37, 94)
RGB
rgb(66, 6, 16)
hsl(220, 84%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(350, 84%, 14%)
220°
Hue
350°
84%
Saturation
84%
20%
Lightness
14%
Blue
Family
Red
Hue Diff
130\u00B0 — Triadic range

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #08255E, #420610);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.14:1, 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 Nocturne Bright
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Merlot Ink Bright
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