We're live on Product Hunt!Support us
ColorArchive

A curated color library with 5,000+ algorithmically generated colors. Browse, search, save favorites, and export palette tokens — no account required.

CollectionsFamiliesBrandsRegionsJournalNotesGuidesFree ResourcesConvertColorblindAboutSupportUpdates
Ready for static export
Privacy·Terms·Refunds·Cookies·Commerce Disclosure
colorarchive.org · © 2026 ColorArchive
Skip to content
ColorArchive
ProLog in
ArchiveAll ColorsCollections
Merlot Nocturne Muted#3C2A2D
Cyan Nocturne Muted#2A3C3B
VS

Merlot Nocturne Muted vs Cyan Nocturne Muted

A detailed comparison of #3C2A2D and #2A3C3B — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.16:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Nocturne Muted
Text on Cyan Nocturne Muted

Color Properties

#3C2A2D
HEX
#2A3C3B
rgb(60, 42, 45)
RGB
rgb(42, 60, 59)
hsl(350, 18%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(175, 18%, 20%)
350°
Hue
175°
18%
Saturation
18%
20%
Lightness
20%
Red
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
175\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #3C2A2D, #2A3C3B);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.16:1, 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
view_detail →
Cyan Nocturne Muted
view_detail →

Related Comparisons

Merlot Nocturne Muted vs Lagoon Nocturne Muted
#3C2A2D · #2A3C39
Cyan Nocturne Muted vs Crimson Nocturne Muted
#2A3C3B · #3C2A2A
Vermillion Nocturne Muted vs Cyan Nocturne Muted
#3C2E2A · #2A3C3B
Merlot Nocturne Muted vs Azure Nocturne Muted
#3C2A2D · #2A363C
Vermillion Nocturne Muted vs Azure Nocturne Muted
#3C2E2A · #2A363C