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Merlot Ink Muted#2A1D1F
Citrine Nocturne Muted#3C3C2A
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Merlot Ink Muted vs Citrine Nocturne Muted

A detailed comparison of #2A1D1F and #3C3C2A — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.45:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Ink Muted
Text on Citrine Nocturne Muted

Color Properties

#2A1D1F
HEX
#3C3C2A
rgb(42, 29, 31)
RGB
rgb(60, 60, 42)
hsl(350, 18%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(60, 18%, 20%)
350°
Hue
60°
18%
Saturation
18%
14%
Lightness
20%
Red
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
70\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #2A1D1F, #3C3C2A);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.45:1, 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 70\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Merlot Ink Muted
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Citrine Nocturne Muted
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