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Merlot Nocturne Muted#3C2A2D
Cyan Ink Muted#1D2A29
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Merlot Nocturne Muted vs Cyan Ink Muted

A detailed comparison of #3C2A2D and #1D2A29 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.1:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Nocturne Muted
Text on Cyan Ink Muted

Color Properties

#3C2A2D
HEX
#1D2A29
rgb(60, 42, 45)
RGB
rgb(29, 42, 41)
hsl(350, 18%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(175, 18%, 14%)
350°
Hue
175°
18%
Saturation
18%
20%
Lightness
14%
Red
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
175\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #3C2A2D, #1D2A29);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.1:1, 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 175\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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