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Merlot Ink Soft#30181C
Peony Nocturne Soft#44223F
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Merlot Ink Soft vs Peony Nocturne Soft

A detailed comparison of #30181C and #44223F — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.21:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Ink Soft
Text on Peony Nocturne Soft

Color Properties

#30181C
HEX
#44223F
rgb(48, 24, 28)
RGB
rgb(68, 34, 63)
hsl(350, 34%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(310, 34%, 20%)
350°
Hue
310°
34%
Saturation
34%
14%
Lightness
20%
Red
Family
Pink
Hue Diff
40\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #30181C, #44223F);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.21:1, 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 40\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Merlot Ink Soft
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Peony Nocturne Soft
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