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Merlot Ink Dust#2D1A1E
Seafoam Ink Dust#1A2D21
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Merlot Ink Dust vs Seafoam Ink Dust

A detailed comparison of #2D1A1E and #1A2D21 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.13:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Ink Dust
Text on Seafoam Ink Dust

Color Properties

#2D1A1E
HEX
#1A2D21
rgb(45, 26, 30)
RGB
rgb(26, 45, 33)
hsl(350, 26%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(140, 26%, 14%)
350°
Hue
140°
26%
Saturation
26%
14%
Lightness
14%
Red
Family
Green
Hue Diff
150\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #2D1A1E, #1A2D21);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.13:1, 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 150\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Merlot Ink Dust
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