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Merlot Ink Muted#2A1D1F
Jade Ink Muted#1D2A24
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Merlot Ink Muted vs Jade Ink Muted

A detailed comparison of #2A1D1F and #1D2A24 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.09:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Ink Muted
Text on Jade Ink Muted

Color Properties

#2A1D1F
HEX
#1D2A24
rgb(42, 29, 31)
RGB
rgb(29, 42, 36)
hsl(350, 18%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(150, 18%, 14%)
350°
Hue
150°
18%
Saturation
18%
14%
Lightness
14%
Red
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #2A1D1F, #1D2A24);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.09:1, 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 160\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 Muted
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Jade Ink Muted
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