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Merlot Ink Soft#30181C
Seafoam Nocturne Soft#22442D
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Merlot Ink Soft vs Seafoam Nocturne Soft

A detailed comparison of #30181C and #22442D — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.52:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Ink Soft
Text on Seafoam Nocturne Soft

Color Properties

#30181C
HEX
#22442D
rgb(48, 24, 28)
RGB
rgb(34, 68, 45)
hsl(350, 34%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(140, 34%, 20%)
350°
Hue
140°
34%
Saturation
34%
14%
Lightness
20%
Red
Family
Green
Hue Diff
150\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #30181C, #22442D);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.52:1, 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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Seafoam Nocturne Soft
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