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Merlot Ink Dust#2D1A1E
Blush Nocturne Dust#402633
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Merlot Ink Dust vs Blush Nocturne Dust

A detailed comparison of #2D1A1E and #402633 — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.21:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Ink Dust
Text on Blush Nocturne Dust

Color Properties

#2D1A1E
HEX
#402633
rgb(45, 26, 30)
RGB
rgb(64, 38, 51)
hsl(350, 26%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(330, 26%, 20%)
350°
Hue
330°
26%
Saturation
26%
14%
Lightness
20%
Red
Family
Pink
Hue Diff
20\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #2D1A1E, #402633);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.21:1, 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 20\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Merlot Ink Dust
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Blush Nocturne Dust
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