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Ember Ink Muted#2A221D
Merlot Nocturne Muted#3C2A2D
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Ember Ink Muted vs Merlot Nocturne Muted

A detailed comparison of #2A221D and #3C2A2D — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.16:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Ember Ink Muted
Text on Merlot Nocturne Muted

Color Properties

#2A221D
HEX
#3C2A2D
rgb(42, 34, 29)
RGB
rgb(60, 42, 45)
hsl(20, 18%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(350, 18%, 20%)
20°
Hue
350°
18%
Saturation
18%
14%
Lightness
20%
Orange
Family
Red
Hue Diff
30\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #2A221D, #3C2A2D);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.16:1, 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 30\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Ember Ink Muted
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Merlot Nocturne Muted
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