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Merlot Ink Clear#371017
Mint Nocturne Clear#174F21
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Merlot Ink Clear vs Mint Nocturne Clear

A detailed comparison of #371017 and #174F21 — split-complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.74:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Ink Clear
Text on Mint Nocturne Clear

Color Properties

#371017
HEX
#174F21
rgb(55, 16, 23)
RGB
rgb(23, 79, 33)
hsl(350, 54%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(130, 54%, 20%)
350°
Hue
130°
54%
Saturation
54%
14%
Lightness
20%
Red
Family
Green
Hue Diff
140\u00B0 — Split-complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #371017, #174F21);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.74:1, 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 140\u00B0 hue difference, making them split-complementary. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Merlot Ink Clear
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Mint Nocturne Clear
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