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Merlot Nocturne Dust#40262A
Rose Nocturne Dust#402637
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Merlot Nocturne Dust vs Rose Nocturne Dust

A detailed comparison of #40262A and #402637 — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.01:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Nocturne Dust
Text on Rose Nocturne Dust

Color Properties

#40262A
HEX
#402637
rgb(64, 38, 42)
RGB
rgb(64, 38, 55)
hsl(350, 26%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(320, 26%, 20%)
350°
Hue
320°
26%
Saturation
26%
20%
Lightness
20%
Red
Family
Pink
Hue Diff
30\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #40262A, #402637);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.01:1, 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 30\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Merlot Nocturne Dust
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Rose Nocturne Dust
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