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Merlot Ink Muted#2A1D1F
Tangerine Nocturne Muted#3C312A
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Merlot Ink Muted vs Tangerine Nocturne Muted

A detailed comparison of #2A1D1F and #3C312A — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.29:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Ink Muted
Text on Tangerine Nocturne Muted

Color Properties

#2A1D1F
HEX
#3C312A
rgb(42, 29, 31)
RGB
rgb(60, 49, 42)
hsl(350, 18%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(25, 18%, 20%)
350°
Hue
25°
18%
Saturation
18%
14%
Lightness
20%
Red
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
35\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #2A1D1F, #3C312A);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.29:1, 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 35\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Merlot Ink Muted
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Tangerine Nocturne Muted
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