Lagoon Nocturne Faint#2E3836
Merlot Nocturne Faint#382E30
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Lagoon Nocturne Faint vs Merlot Nocturne Faint
A detailed comparison of #2E3836 and #382E30 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.08:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Lagoon Nocturne Faint
Text on Merlot Nocturne Faint
Color Properties
#2E3836
HEX
#382E30
rgb(46, 56, 54)
RGB
rgb(56, 46, 48)
hsl(170, 10%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(350, 10%, 20%)
170°
Hue
350°
10%
Saturation
10%
20%
Lightness
20%
Teal
Family
Red
Hue Diff
180\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #2E3836, #382E30);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.08:1, 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 180\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Lagoon Nocturne Faint
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Merlot Nocturne Faint
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