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Merlot Ink Vivid#3E0912
Sapphire Ink Vivid#09243E
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Merlot Ink Vivid vs Sapphire Ink Vivid

A detailed comparison of #3E0912 and #09243E — split-complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.06:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Ink Vivid
Text on Sapphire Ink Vivid

Color Properties

#3E0912
HEX
#09243E
rgb(62, 9, 18)
RGB
rgb(9, 36, 62)
hsl(350, 74%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(210, 74%, 14%)
350°
Hue
210°
74%
Saturation
74%
14%
Lightness
14%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
140\u00B0 — Split-complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #3E0912, #09243E);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.06:1, 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 140\u00B0 hue difference, making them split-complementary. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Merlot Ink Vivid
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Sapphire Ink Vivid
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