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Merlot Nocturne Vivid#590D1A
Steel Ink Vivid#09283E
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Merlot Nocturne Vivid vs Steel Ink Vivid

A detailed comparison of #590D1A and #09283E — split-complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.08:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Nocturne Vivid
Text on Steel Ink Vivid

Color Properties

#590D1A
HEX
#09283E
rgb(89, 13, 26)
RGB
rgb(9, 40, 62)
hsl(350, 74%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(205, 74%, 14%)
350°
Hue
205°
74%
Saturation
74%
20%
Lightness
14%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
145\u00B0 — Split-complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #590D1A, #09283E);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.08:1, 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 145\u00B0 hue difference, making them split-complementary. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Merlot Nocturne Vivid
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