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Merlot Nocturne Bright#5E0816
Plum Ink Bright#240642
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Merlot Nocturne Bright vs Plum Ink Bright

A detailed comparison of #5E0816 and #240642 — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.29:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Nocturne Bright
Text on Plum Ink Bright

Color Properties

#5E0816
HEX
#240642
rgb(94, 8, 22)
RGB
rgb(36, 6, 66)
hsl(350, 84%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(270, 84%, 14%)
350°
Hue
270°
84%
Saturation
84%
20%
Lightness
14%
Red
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
80\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #5E0816, #240642);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.29:1, 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 80\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Merlot Nocturne Bright
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Plum Ink Bright
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