Merlot Nocturne Soft#442227
Azure Nocturne Soft#223944
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Merlot Nocturne Soft vs Azure Nocturne Soft
A detailed comparison of #442227 and #223944 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.15:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Nocturne Soft
Text on Azure Nocturne Soft
Color Properties
#442227
HEX
#223944
rgb(68, 34, 39)
RGB
rgb(34, 57, 68)
hsl(350, 34%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(200, 34%, 20%)
350°
Hue
200°
34%
Saturation
34%
20%
Lightness
20%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
150\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #442227, #223944);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.15:1, 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.
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