Garnet Ink Soft#301820
Merlot Nocturne Soft#442227
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Garnet Ink Soft vs Merlot Nocturne Soft
A detailed comparison of #301820 and #442227 — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.18:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Garnet Ink Soft
Text on Merlot Nocturne Soft
Color Properties
#301820
HEX
#442227
rgb(48, 24, 32)
RGB
rgb(68, 34, 39)
hsl(340, 34%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(350, 34%, 20%)
340°
Hue
350°
34%
Saturation
34%
14%
Lightness
20%
Pink
Family
Red
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #301820, #442227);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.18:1, 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.
Garnet Ink Soft
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Merlot Nocturne Soft
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