Merlot Nocturne Soft#442227
Cyan Nocturne Soft#224441
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Merlot Nocturne Soft vs Cyan Nocturne Soft
A detailed comparison of #442227 and #224441 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.31:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Nocturne Soft
Text on Cyan Nocturne Soft
Color Properties
#442227
HEX
#224441
rgb(68, 34, 39)
RGB
rgb(34, 68, 65)
hsl(350, 34%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(175, 34%, 20%)
350°
Hue
175°
34%
Saturation
34%
20%
Lightness
20%
Red
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
175\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #442227, #224441);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.31:1, 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 Soft
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