Merlot Ink Soft#30181C
Azure Ink Soft#182830
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Merlot Ink Soft vs Azure Ink Soft
A detailed comparison of #30181C and #182830 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.09:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Ink Soft
Text on Azure Ink Soft
Color Properties
#30181C
HEX
#182830
rgb(48, 24, 28)
RGB
rgb(24, 40, 48)
hsl(350, 34%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(200, 34%, 14%)
350°
Hue
200°
34%
Saturation
34%
14%
Lightness
14%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
150\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #30181C, #182830);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.09:1, 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 150\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Merlot Ink Soft
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Azure Ink Soft
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