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Merlot Ink Soft#30181C
Rose Ink Soft#301828
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Merlot Ink Soft vs Rose Ink Soft

A detailed comparison of #30181C and #301828 — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.01:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Ink Soft
Text on Rose Ink Soft

Color Properties

#30181C
HEX
#301828
rgb(48, 24, 28)
RGB
rgb(48, 24, 40)
hsl(350, 34%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(320, 34%, 14%)
350°
Hue
320°
34%
Saturation
34%
14%
Lightness
14%
Red
Family
Pink
Hue Diff
30\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #30181C, #301828);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.01:1, 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 30\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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Rose Ink Soft
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