Merlot Nocturne Muted#3C2A2D
Azure Shadow Muted#3B4C54
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Merlot Nocturne Muted vs Azure Shadow Muted
A detailed comparison of #3C2A2D and #3B4C54 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.5:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Nocturne Muted
Text on Azure Shadow Muted
Color Properties
#3C2A2D
HEX
#3B4C54
rgb(60, 42, 45)
RGB
rgb(59, 76, 84)
hsl(350, 18%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(200, 18%, 28%)
350°
Hue
200°
18%
Saturation
18%
20%
Lightness
28%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
150\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #3C2A2D, #3B4C54);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.5:1, 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 150\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 Muted
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