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Amber Ink Faint#272620
Merlot Nocturne Faint#382E30
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Amber Ink Faint vs Merlot Nocturne Faint

A detailed comparison of #272620 and #382E30 — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.16:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Amber Ink Faint
Text on Merlot Nocturne Faint

Color Properties

#272620
HEX
#382E30
rgb(39, 38, 32)
RGB
rgb(56, 46, 48)
hsl(50, 10%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(350, 10%, 20%)
50°
Hue
350°
10%
Saturation
10%
14%
Lightness
20%
Yellow
Family
Red
Hue Diff
60\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #272620, #382E30);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.16:1, 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 60\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Amber Ink Faint
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Merlot Nocturne Faint
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