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Merlot Ink Soft#30181C
Cobalt Nocturne Soft#222D44
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Merlot Ink Soft vs Cobalt Nocturne Soft

A detailed comparison of #30181C and #222D44 — triadic range colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.2:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Ink Soft
Text on Cobalt Nocturne Soft

Color Properties

#30181C
HEX
#222D44
rgb(48, 24, 28)
RGB
rgb(34, 45, 68)
hsl(350, 34%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(220, 34%, 20%)
350°
Hue
220°
34%
Saturation
34%
14%
Lightness
20%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
130\u00B0 — Triadic range

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #30181C, #222D44);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.2:1, 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 130\u00B0 hue difference, making them triadic range. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Merlot Ink Soft
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Cobalt Nocturne Soft
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