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Merlot Ink Soft#30181C
Olive Ink Soft#283018
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Merlot Ink Soft vs Olive Ink Soft

A detailed comparison of #30181C and #283018 — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

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

Color Properties

#30181C
HEX
#283018
rgb(48, 24, 28)
RGB
rgb(40, 48, 24)
hsl(350, 34%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(80, 34%, 14%)
350°
Hue
80°
34%
Saturation
34%
14%
Lightness
14%
Red
Family
Lime
Hue Diff
90\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #30181C, #283018);

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 90\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Merlot Ink Soft
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