Merlot Ink Dust#2D1A1E
Citrine Nocturne Dust#404026
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Merlot Ink Dust vs Citrine Nocturne Dust
A detailed comparison of #2D1A1E and #404026 — adjacent colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.55:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Ink Dust
Text on Citrine Nocturne Dust
Color Properties
#2D1A1E
HEX
#404026
rgb(45, 26, 30)
RGB
rgb(64, 64, 38)
hsl(350, 26%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(60, 26%, 20%)
350°
Hue
60°
26%
Saturation
26%
14%
Lightness
20%
Red
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
70\u00B0 — Adjacent
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #2D1A1E, #404026);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.55:1, 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 70\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.
Merlot Ink Dust
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Citrine Nocturne Dust
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