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Merlot Ink Pure#45030E
Ruby Ink Pure#450E03
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Merlot Ink Pure vs Ruby Ink Pure

A detailed comparison of #45030E and #450E03 — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.04:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Ink Pure
Text on Ruby Ink Pure

Color Properties

#45030E
HEX
#450E03
rgb(69, 3, 14)
RGB
rgb(69, 14, 3)
hsl(350, 92%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(10, 92%, 14%)
350°
Hue
10°
92%
Saturation
92%
14%
Lightness
14%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
20\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #45030E, #450E03);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.04:1, 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 20\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Merlot Ink Pure
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