Merlot Nocturne Dust#40262A
Lagoon Nocturne Dust#26403C
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Merlot Nocturne Dust vs Lagoon Nocturne Dust
A detailed comparison of #40262A and #26403C — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.23:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Nocturne Dust
Text on Lagoon Nocturne Dust
Color Properties
#40262A
HEX
#26403C
rgb(64, 38, 42)
RGB
rgb(38, 64, 60)
hsl(350, 26%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(170, 26%, 20%)
350°
Hue
170°
26%
Saturation
26%
20%
Lightness
20%
Red
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
180\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #40262A, #26403C);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.23:1, 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 180\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Merlot Nocturne Dust
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Lagoon Nocturne Dust
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