Merlot Nocturne Muted#3C2A2D
Cerulean Nocturne Muted#2A393C
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Merlot Nocturne Muted vs Cerulean Nocturne Muted
A detailed comparison of #3C2A2D and #2A393C — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.12:1contrast ratio
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Text on Merlot Nocturne Muted
Text on Cerulean Nocturne Muted
Color Properties
#3C2A2D
HEX
#2A393C
rgb(60, 42, 45)
RGB
rgb(42, 57, 60)
hsl(350, 18%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(190, 18%, 20%)
350°
Hue
190°
18%
Saturation
18%
20%
Lightness
20%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #3C2A2D, #2A393C);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.12:1, 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 Muted
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