Merlot Ink Faint#272021
Scarlet Ink Faint#272120
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Merlot Ink Faint vs Scarlet Ink Faint
A detailed comparison of #272021 and #272120 — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.01:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Ink Faint
Text on Scarlet Ink Faint
Color Properties
#272021
HEX
#272120
rgb(39, 32, 33)
RGB
rgb(39, 33, 32)
hsl(350, 10%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(5, 10%, 14%)
350°
Hue
5°
10%
Saturation
10%
14%
Lightness
14%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
15\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #272021, #272120);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.01:1, 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 15\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.
Merlot Ink Faint
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Scarlet Ink Faint
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