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Merlot Ink Vivid#3E0912
Apricot Ink Vivid#3E2D09
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Merlot Ink Vivid vs Apricot Ink Vivid

A detailed comparison of #3E0912 and #3E2D09 — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.26:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Ink Vivid
Text on Apricot Ink Vivid

Color Properties

#3E0912
HEX
#3E2D09
rgb(62, 9, 18)
RGB
rgb(62, 45, 9)
hsl(350, 74%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(40, 74%, 14%)
350°
Hue
40°
74%
Saturation
74%
14%
Lightness
14%
Red
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
50\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #3E0912, #3E2D09);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.26:1, 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 50\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Merlot Ink Vivid
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Apricot Ink Vivid
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