Merlot Ink Soft#30181C
Teal Ink Soft#183028
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Merlot Ink Soft vs Teal Ink Soft
A detailed comparison of #30181C and #183028 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.17:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Ink Soft
Text on Teal Ink Soft
Color Properties
#30181C
HEX
#183028
rgb(48, 24, 28)
RGB
rgb(24, 48, 40)
hsl(350, 34%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(160, 34%, 14%)
350°
Hue
160°
34%
Saturation
34%
14%
Lightness
14%
Red
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #30181C, #183028);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.17:1, 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 170\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Merlot Ink Soft
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Teal Ink Soft
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