Ruby Nocturne Dust#402A26
Merlot Nocturne Dust#40262A
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Ruby Nocturne Dust vs Merlot Nocturne Dust
A detailed comparison of #402A26 and #40262A — analogous colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.03:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Ruby Nocturne Dust
Text on Merlot Nocturne Dust
Color Properties
#402A26
HEX
#40262A
rgb(64, 42, 38)
RGB
rgb(64, 38, 42)
hsl(10, 26%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(350, 26%, 20%)
10°
Hue
350°
26%
Saturation
26%
20%
Lightness
20%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
20\u00B0 — Analogous
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #402A26, #40262A);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.03:1, 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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