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Crimson Ink Muted#2A1D1D
Scarlet Ink Muted#2A1E1D
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Crimson Ink Muted vs Scarlet Ink Muted

A detailed comparison of #2A1D1D and #2A1E1D — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.01:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Crimson Ink Muted
Text on Scarlet Ink Muted

Color Properties

#2A1D1D
HEX
#2A1E1D
rgb(42, 29, 29)
RGB
rgb(42, 30, 29)
hsl(0, 18%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(5, 18%, 14%)
0°
Hue
5°
18%
Saturation
18%
14%
Lightness
14%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
5\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #2A1D1D, #2A1E1D);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.01:1, 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 5\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Crimson Ink Muted
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Scarlet Ink Muted
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