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Lagoon Nocturne Soft#22443F
Merlot Ink Soft#30181C
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Lagoon Nocturne Soft vs Merlot Ink Soft

A detailed comparison of #22443F and #30181C — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.54:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Lagoon Nocturne Soft
Text on Merlot Ink Soft

Color Properties

#22443F
HEX
#30181C
rgb(34, 68, 63)
RGB
rgb(48, 24, 28)
hsl(170, 34%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(350, 34%, 14%)
170°
Hue
350°
34%
Saturation
34%
20%
Lightness
14%
Teal
Family
Red
Hue Diff
180\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #22443F, #30181C);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.54:1, 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 180\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Lagoon Nocturne Soft
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