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Mulberry Ink Soft#281830
Citrine Nocturne Soft#444422
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Mulberry Ink Soft vs Citrine Nocturne Soft

A detailed comparison of #281830 and #444422 — split-complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.66:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Mulberry Ink Soft
Text on Citrine Nocturne Soft

Color Properties

#281830
HEX
#444422
rgb(40, 24, 48)
RGB
rgb(68, 68, 34)
hsl(280, 34%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(60, 34%, 20%)
280°
Hue
60°
34%
Saturation
34%
14%
Lightness
20%
Purple
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
140\u00B0 — Split-complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #281830, #444422);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.66:1, 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 140\u00B0 hue difference, making them split-complementary. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Mulberry Ink Soft
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Citrine Nocturne Soft
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