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Saffron Nocturne Muted#3C382A
Merlot Nocturne Muted#3C2A2D
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Saffron Nocturne Muted vs Merlot Nocturne Muted

A detailed comparison of #3C382A and #3C2A2D — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.15:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Saffron Nocturne Muted
Text on Merlot Nocturne Muted

Color Properties

#3C382A
HEX
#3C2A2D
rgb(60, 56, 42)
RGB
rgb(60, 42, 45)
hsl(45, 18%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(350, 18%, 20%)
45°
Hue
350°
18%
Saturation
18%
20%
Lightness
20%
Yellow
Family
Red
Hue Diff
55\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #3C382A, #3C2A2D);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.15:1, 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 55\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Saffron Nocturne Muted
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