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Iris Nocturne Soft#222244
Merlot Shadow Soft#602F37
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Iris Nocturne Soft vs Merlot Shadow Soft

A detailed comparison of #222244 and #602F37 — triadic range colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.42:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Iris Nocturne Soft
Text on Merlot Shadow Soft

Color Properties

#222244
HEX
#602F37
rgb(34, 34, 68)
RGB
rgb(96, 47, 55)
hsl(240, 34%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(350, 34%, 28%)
240°
Hue
350°
34%
Saturation
34%
20%
Lightness
28%
Blue
Family
Red
Hue Diff
110\u00B0 — Triadic range

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #222244, #602F37);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.42:1, 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 110\u00B0 hue difference, making them triadic range. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Iris Nocturne Soft
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Merlot Shadow Soft
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