Steel Nocturne Soft#223644
Merlot Ink Soft#30181C
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Steel Nocturne Soft vs Merlot Ink Soft
A detailed comparison of #223644 and #30181C — split-complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.32:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Nocturne Soft
Text on Merlot Ink Soft
Color Properties
#223644
HEX
#30181C
rgb(34, 54, 68)
RGB
rgb(48, 24, 28)
hsl(205, 34%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(350, 34%, 14%)
205°
Hue
350°
34%
Saturation
34%
20%
Lightness
14%
Blue
Family
Red
Hue Diff
145\u00B0 — Split-complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #223644, #30181C);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.32:1, 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 145\u00B0 hue difference, making them split-complementary. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.
Steel Nocturne Soft
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Merlot Ink Soft
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