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Garnet Nocturne Soft#44222D
Merlot Nocturne Soft#442227
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Garnet Nocturne Soft vs Merlot Nocturne Soft

A detailed comparison of #44222D and #442227 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.01:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Garnet Nocturne Soft
Text on Merlot Nocturne Soft

Color Properties

#44222D
HEX
#442227
rgb(68, 34, 45)
RGB
rgb(68, 34, 39)
hsl(340, 34%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(350, 34%, 20%)
340°
Hue
350°
34%
Saturation
34%
20%
Lightness
20%
Pink
Family
Red
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #44222D, #442227);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.01:1, 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 Nocturne Soft
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