Merlot Nocturne Faint#382E30
Sage Gray Shadow#444B47
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Merlot Nocturne Faint vs Sage Gray Shadow
A detailed comparison of #382E30 and #444B47 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.46:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Nocturne Faint
Text on Sage Gray Shadow
Color Properties
#382E30
HEX
#444B47
rgb(56, 46, 48)
RGB
rgb(68, 75, 71)
hsl(350, 10%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(150, 5%, 28%)
350°
Hue
150°
10%
Saturation
5%
20%
Lightness
28%
Red
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #382E30, #444B47);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.46:1, 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 160\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 Faint
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Sage Gray Shadow
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