Merlot Ink Muted#2A1D1F
Vermillion Nocturne Muted#3C2E2A
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Merlot Ink Muted vs Vermillion Nocturne Muted
A detailed comparison of #2A1D1F and #3C2E2A — analogous colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.25:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Ink Muted
Text on Vermillion Nocturne Muted
Color Properties
#2A1D1F
HEX
#3C2E2A
rgb(42, 29, 31)
RGB
rgb(60, 46, 42)
hsl(350, 18%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(15, 18%, 20%)
350°
Hue
15°
18%
Saturation
18%
14%
Lightness
20%
Red
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
25\u00B0 — Analogous
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #2A1D1F, #3C2E2A);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.25:1, 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 25\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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Vermillion Nocturne Muted
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