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Crimson Ink Pure#450303
Merlot Ink Pure#45030E
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Crimson Ink Pure vs Merlot Ink Pure

A detailed comparison of #450303 and #45030E — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

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

Color Properties

#450303
HEX
#45030E
rgb(69, 3, 3)
RGB
rgb(69, 3, 14)
hsl(0, 92%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(350, 92%, 14%)
0°
Hue
350°
92%
Saturation
92%
14%
Lightness
14%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #450303, #45030E);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1:1, 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 10\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Crimson Ink Pure
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