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Mauve Nocturne Muted#3C2A3B
Orchid Ink Muted#221D2A
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Mauve Nocturne Muted vs Orchid Ink Muted

A detailed comparison of #3C2A3B and #221D2A — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.24:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Mauve Nocturne Muted
Text on Orchid Ink Muted

Color Properties

#3C2A3B
HEX
#221D2A
rgb(60, 42, 59)
RGB
rgb(34, 29, 42)
hsl(305, 18%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(260, 18%, 14%)
305°
Hue
260°
18%
Saturation
18%
20%
Lightness
14%
Pink
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
45\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #3C2A3B, #221D2A);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.24:1, 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 45\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Mauve Nocturne Muted
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