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Ruby Nocturne Dust#402A26
Merlot Ink Dust#2D1A1E
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Ruby Nocturne Dust vs Merlot Ink Dust

A detailed comparison of #402A26 and #2D1A1E — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.23:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Ruby Nocturne Dust
Text on Merlot Ink Dust

Color Properties

#402A26
HEX
#2D1A1E
rgb(64, 42, 38)
RGB
rgb(45, 26, 30)
hsl(10, 26%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(350, 26%, 14%)
10°
Hue
350°
26%
Saturation
26%
20%
Lightness
14%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
20\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #402A26, #2D1A1E);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.23:1, 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 Nocturne Dust
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Merlot Ink Dust
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