Mauve Ink Dust#2D1A2B
Merlot Nocturne Dust#40262A
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Mauve Ink Dust vs Merlot Nocturne Dust
A detailed comparison of #2D1A2B and #40262A — adjacent colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.18:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Mauve Ink Dust
Text on Merlot Nocturne Dust
Color Properties
#2D1A2B
HEX
#40262A
rgb(45, 26, 43)
RGB
rgb(64, 38, 42)
hsl(305, 26%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(350, 26%, 20%)
305°
Hue
350°
26%
Saturation
26%
14%
Lightness
20%
Pink
Family
Red
Hue Diff
45\u00B0 — Adjacent
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #2D1A2B, #40262A);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.18:1, 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 45\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.
Mauve Ink Dust
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Merlot Nocturne Dust
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