We're live on Product Hunt!Support us
ColorArchive

A curated color library with 5,000+ algorithmically generated colors. Browse, search, save favorites, and export palette tokens — no account required.

CollectionsFamiliesBrandsRegionsJournalNotesGuidesFree ResourcesConvertColorblindAboutSupportUpdates
Ready for static export
Privacy·Terms·Refunds·Cookies·Commerce Disclosure
colorarchive.org · © 2026 ColorArchive
Skip to content
ColorArchive
ProLog in
ArchiveAll ColorsCollections
Merlot Nocturne Bright#5E0816
Scarlet Ink Bright#420B06
VS

Merlot Nocturne Bright vs Scarlet Ink Bright

A detailed comparison of #5E0816 and #420B06 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.19:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Nocturne Bright
Text on Scarlet Ink Bright

Color Properties

#5E0816
HEX
#420B06
rgb(94, 8, 22)
RGB
rgb(66, 11, 6)
hsl(350, 84%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(5, 84%, 14%)
350°
Hue
5°
84%
Saturation
84%
20%
Lightness
14%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
15\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #5E0816, #420B06);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.19:1, 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 15\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Merlot Nocturne Bright
view_detail →
Scarlet Ink Bright
view_detail →

Related Comparisons

Merlot Nocturne Bright vs Lagoon Nocturne Bright
#5E0816 · #085E50
Scarlet Ink Bright vs Aqua Ink Bright
#420B06 · #064242
Vermillion Nocturne Bright vs Scarlet Ink Bright
#5E1E08 · #420B06
Merlot Nocturne Bright vs Coral Ink Bright
#5E0816 · #422406
Vermillion Nocturne Bright vs Coral Ink Bright
#5E1E08 · #422406