Merlot Ink Dust#2D1A1E
Merlot Nocturne Dust#40262A
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Merlot Ink Dust vs Merlot Nocturne Dust
A detailed comparison of #2D1A1E and #40262A — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.2:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Ink Dust
Text on Merlot Nocturne Dust
Color Properties
#2D1A1E
HEX
#40262A
rgb(45, 26, 30)
RGB
rgb(64, 38, 42)
hsl(350, 26%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(350, 26%, 20%)
350°
Hue
350°
26%
Saturation
26%
14%
Lightness
20%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
0\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #2D1A1E, #40262A);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.2:1, 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 0\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.
Merlot Ink Dust
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Merlot Nocturne Dust
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