Merlot Nocturne Soft#442227
Merlot Shadow Soft#602F37
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Merlot Nocturne Soft vs Merlot Shadow Soft
A detailed comparison of #442227 and #602F37 — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.3:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Nocturne Soft
Text on Merlot Shadow Soft
Color Properties
#442227
HEX
#602F37
rgb(68, 34, 39)
RGB
rgb(96, 47, 55)
hsl(350, 34%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(350, 34%, 28%)
350°
Hue
350°
34%
Saturation
34%
20%
Lightness
28%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
0\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #442227, #602F37);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.3:1, 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 0\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.
Merlot Nocturne Soft
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