We're live on Product Hunt!Support us
ColorArchive

A curated color library with 5,000+ algorithmically generated colors. Browse, search, save favorites, and export palette tokens — no account required.

CollectionsFamiliesBrandsRegionsJournalNotesGuidesFree ResourcesConvertColorblindAboutSupportUpdates
Ready for static export
Privacy·Terms·Refunds·Cookies·Commerce Disclosure
colorarchive.org · © 2026 ColorArchive
Skip to content
ColorArchive
ProLog in
ArchiveAll ColorsCollections
Ruby Ink Faint#272120
Merlot Nocturne Faint#382E30
VS

Ruby Ink Faint vs Merlot Nocturne Faint

A detailed comparison of #272120 and #382E30 — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.21:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Ruby Ink Faint
Text on Merlot Nocturne Faint

Color Properties

#272120
HEX
#382E30
rgb(39, 33, 32)
RGB
rgb(56, 46, 48)
hsl(10, 10%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(350, 10%, 20%)
10°
Hue
350°
10%
Saturation
10%
14%
Lightness
20%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
20\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #272120, #382E30);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.21:1, 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 20\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Ruby Ink Faint
view_detail →
Merlot Nocturne Faint
view_detail →

Related Comparisons

Ruby Ink Faint vs Cerulean Ink Faint
#272120 · #202627
Merlot Nocturne Faint vs Lagoon Nocturne Faint
#382E30 · #2E3836
Coral Ink Faint vs Merlot Nocturne Faint
#272420 · #382E30
Ruby Ink Faint vs Vermillion Nocturne Faint
#272120 · #38302E
Coral Ink Faint vs Vermillion Nocturne Faint
#272420 · #38302E