Merlot Ink Faint#272021
Steel Nocturne Faint#2E3438
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Merlot Ink Faint vs Steel Nocturne Faint
A detailed comparison of #272021 and #2E3438 — split-complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.27:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Ink Faint
Text on Steel Nocturne Faint
Color Properties
#272021
HEX
#2E3438
rgb(39, 32, 33)
RGB
rgb(46, 52, 56)
hsl(350, 10%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(205, 10%, 20%)
350°
Hue
205°
10%
Saturation
10%
14%
Lightness
20%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
145\u00B0 — Split-complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #272021, #2E3438);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.27:1, 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 145\u00B0 hue difference, making them split-complementary. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.
Merlot Ink Faint
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Steel Nocturne Faint
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