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Magenta Ink Muted#281D2A
Mauve Ink Muted#2A1D29
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Magenta Ink Muted vs Mauve Ink Muted

A detailed comparison of #281D2A and #2A1D29 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.01:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Magenta Ink Muted
Text on Mauve Ink Muted

Color Properties

#281D2A
HEX
#2A1D29
rgb(40, 29, 42)
RGB
rgb(42, 29, 41)
hsl(290, 18%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(305, 18%, 14%)
290°
Hue
305°
18%
Saturation
18%
14%
Lightness
14%
Pink
Family
Pink
Hue Diff
15\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #281D2A, #2A1D29);

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 15\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Magenta Ink Muted
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