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Aqua Ink Soft#183030
Merlot Nocturne Soft#442227
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Aqua Ink Soft vs Merlot Nocturne Soft

A detailed comparison of #183030 and #442227 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Aqua Ink Soft
Text on Merlot Nocturne Soft

Color Properties

#183030
HEX
#442227
rgb(24, 48, 48)
RGB
rgb(68, 34, 39)
hsl(180, 34%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(350, 34%, 20%)
180°
Hue
350°
34%
Saturation
34%
14%
Lightness
20%
Teal
Family
Red
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #183030, #442227);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1:1, 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 170\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Aqua Ink Soft
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Merlot Nocturne Soft
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