Crimson Ink Soft#301818
Merlot Ink Soft#30181C
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Crimson Ink Soft vs Merlot Ink Soft
A detailed comparison of #301818 and #30181C — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Crimson Ink Soft
Text on Merlot Ink Soft
Color Properties
#301818
HEX
#30181C
rgb(48, 24, 24)
RGB
rgb(48, 24, 28)
hsl(0, 34%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(350, 34%, 14%)
0°
Hue
350°
34%
Saturation
34%
14%
Lightness
14%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #301818, #30181C);
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 10\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.
Crimson Ink Soft
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Merlot Ink Soft
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