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Merlot Ink Vivid#3E0912
Scarlet Nocturne Vivid#59140D
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Merlot Ink Vivid vs Scarlet Nocturne Vivid

A detailed comparison of #3E0912 and #59140D — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.22:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Ink Vivid
Text on Scarlet Nocturne Vivid

Color Properties

#3E0912
HEX
#59140D
rgb(62, 9, 18)
RGB
rgb(89, 20, 13)
hsl(350, 74%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(5, 74%, 20%)
350°
Hue
5°
74%
Saturation
74%
14%
Lightness
20%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
15\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #3E0912, #59140D);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.22:1, 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 15\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Merlot Ink Vivid
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Scarlet Nocturne Vivid
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