Merlot Ink Clear#371017
Merlot Nocturne Clear#4F1721
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Merlot Ink Clear vs Merlot Nocturne Clear
A detailed comparison of #371017 and #4F1721 — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.18:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Ink Clear
Text on Merlot Nocturne Clear
Color Properties
#371017
HEX
#4F1721
rgb(55, 16, 23)
RGB
rgb(79, 23, 33)
hsl(350, 54%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(350, 54%, 20%)
350°
Hue
350°
54%
Saturation
54%
14%
Lightness
20%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
0\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #371017, #4F1721);
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 0\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.
Merlot Ink Clear
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Merlot Nocturne Clear
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