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Garnet Nocturne Soft#44222D
Merlot Ink Soft#30181C
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Garnet Nocturne Soft vs Merlot Ink Soft

A detailed comparison of #44222D and #30181C — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.19:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Garnet Nocturne Soft
Text on Merlot Ink Soft

Color Properties

#44222D
HEX
#30181C
rgb(68, 34, 45)
RGB
rgb(48, 24, 28)
hsl(340, 34%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(350, 34%, 14%)
340°
Hue
350°
34%
Saturation
34%
20%
Lightness
14%
Pink
Family
Red
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #44222D, #30181C);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.19:1, 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.

Garnet Nocturne Soft
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Merlot Ink Soft
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