Merlot Ink Dust#2D1A1E
Teal Nocturne Dust#264037
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Merlot Ink Dust vs Teal Nocturne Dust
A detailed comparison of #2D1A1E and #264037 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.46:1contrast ratio
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Text on Merlot Ink Dust
Text on Teal Nocturne Dust
Color Properties
#2D1A1E
HEX
#264037
rgb(45, 26, 30)
RGB
rgb(38, 64, 55)
hsl(350, 26%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(160, 26%, 20%)
350°
Hue
160°
26%
Saturation
26%
14%
Lightness
20%
Red
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #2D1A1E, #264037);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.46:1, 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 170\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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Teal Nocturne Dust
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