Merlot Nocturne Dust#40262A
Tangerine Ink Dust#2D221A
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Merlot Nocturne Dust vs Tangerine Ink Dust
A detailed comparison of #40262A and #2D221A — analogous colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.13:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Nocturne Dust
Text on Tangerine Ink Dust
Color Properties
#40262A
HEX
#2D221A
rgb(64, 38, 42)
RGB
rgb(45, 34, 26)
hsl(350, 26%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(25, 26%, 14%)
350°
Hue
25°
26%
Saturation
26%
20%
Lightness
14%
Red
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
35\u00B0 — Analogous
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #40262A, #2D221A);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.13:1, 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 35\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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Tangerine Ink Dust
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