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Merlot Ink Dust#2D1A1E
Honey Ink Dust#2A2D1A
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Merlot Ink Dust vs Honey Ink Dust

A detailed comparison of #2D1A1E and #2A2D1A — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.16:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Ink Dust
Text on Honey Ink Dust

Color Properties

#2D1A1E
HEX
#2A2D1A
rgb(45, 26, 30)
RGB
rgb(42, 45, 26)
hsl(350, 26%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(70, 26%, 14%)
350°
Hue
70°
26%
Saturation
26%
14%
Lightness
14%
Red
Family
Lime
Hue Diff
80\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #2D1A1E, #2A2D1A);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.16:1, 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 80\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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