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Merlot Nocturne Clear#4F1721
Violet Ink Clear#171037
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Merlot Nocturne Clear vs Violet Ink Clear

A detailed comparison of #4F1721 and #171037 — triadic range colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.27:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Nocturne Clear
Text on Violet Ink Clear

Color Properties

#4F1721
HEX
#171037
rgb(79, 23, 33)
RGB
rgb(23, 16, 55)
hsl(350, 54%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(250, 54%, 14%)
350°
Hue
250°
54%
Saturation
54%
20%
Lightness
14%
Red
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
100\u00B0 — Triadic range

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #4F1721, #171037);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.27:1, 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 100\u00B0 hue difference, making them triadic range. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Merlot Nocturne Clear
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Violet Ink Clear
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