Merlot Nocturne Dust#40262A
Vermillion Nocturne Dust#402C26
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Merlot Nocturne Dust vs Vermillion Nocturne Dust
A detailed comparison of #40262A and #402C26 — analogous colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.05:1contrast ratio
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Text on Merlot Nocturne Dust
Text on Vermillion Nocturne Dust
Color Properties
#40262A
HEX
#402C26
rgb(64, 38, 42)
RGB
rgb(64, 44, 38)
hsl(350, 26%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(15, 26%, 20%)
350°
Hue
15°
26%
Saturation
26%
20%
Lightness
20%
Red
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
25\u00B0 — Analogous
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #40262A, #402C26);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.05:1, 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 25\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.
Merlot Nocturne Dust
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Vermillion Nocturne Dust
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