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Merlot Ink Soft#30181C
Indigo Nocturne Soft#222744
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Merlot Ink Soft vs Indigo Nocturne Soft

A detailed comparison of #30181C and #222744 — triadic range colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.13:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Ink Soft
Text on Indigo Nocturne Soft

Color Properties

#30181C
HEX
#222744
rgb(48, 24, 28)
RGB
rgb(34, 39, 68)
hsl(350, 34%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(230, 34%, 20%)
350°
Hue
230°
34%
Saturation
34%
14%
Lightness
20%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
120\u00B0 — Triadic range

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #30181C, #222744);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.13:1, 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 120\u00B0 hue difference, making them triadic range. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Merlot Ink Soft
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Indigo Nocturne Soft
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