Merlot Ink Dust#2D1A1E
Sapphire Nocturne Dust#263340
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Merlot Ink Dust vs Sapphire Nocturne Dust
A detailed comparison of #2D1A1E and #263340 — split-complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.28:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Ink Dust
Text on Sapphire Nocturne Dust
Color Properties
#2D1A1E
HEX
#263340
rgb(45, 26, 30)
RGB
rgb(38, 51, 64)
hsl(350, 26%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(210, 26%, 20%)
350°
Hue
210°
26%
Saturation
26%
14%
Lightness
20%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
140\u00B0 — Split-complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #2D1A1E, #263340);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.28:1, 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 140\u00B0 hue difference, making them split-complementary. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.
Merlot Ink Dust
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Sapphire Nocturne Dust
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