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Merlot Ink Muted#2A1D1F
Olive Ink Muted#262A1D
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Merlot Ink Muted vs Olive Ink Muted

A detailed comparison of #2A1D1F and #262A1D — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.11:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Ink Muted
Text on Olive Ink Muted

Color Properties

#2A1D1F
HEX
#262A1D
rgb(42, 29, 31)
RGB
rgb(38, 42, 29)
hsl(350, 18%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(80, 18%, 14%)
350°
Hue
80°
18%
Saturation
18%
14%
Lightness
14%
Red
Family
Lime
Hue Diff
90\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #2A1D1F, #262A1D);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.11:1, 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 90\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Merlot Ink Muted
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Olive Ink Muted
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