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Merlot Ink Bright#420610
Cobalt Nocturne Bright#08255E
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Merlot Ink Bright vs Cobalt Nocturne Bright

A detailed comparison of #420610 and #08255E — triadic range colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.14:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Ink Bright
Text on Cobalt Nocturne Bright

Color Properties

#420610
HEX
#08255E
rgb(66, 6, 16)
RGB
rgb(8, 37, 94)
hsl(350, 84%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(220, 84%, 20%)
350°
Hue
220°
84%
Saturation
84%
14%
Lightness
20%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
130\u00B0 — Triadic range

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #420610, #08255E);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.14:1, 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 130\u00B0 hue difference, making them triadic range. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Merlot Ink Bright
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Cobalt Nocturne Bright
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