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Merlot Nocturne Muted#3C2A2D
Mulberry Ink Muted#261D2A
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Merlot Nocturne Muted vs Mulberry Ink Muted

A detailed comparison of #3C2A2D and #261D2A — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.21:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Nocturne Muted
Text on Mulberry Ink Muted

Color Properties

#3C2A2D
HEX
#261D2A
rgb(60, 42, 45)
RGB
rgb(38, 29, 42)
hsl(350, 18%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(280, 18%, 14%)
350°
Hue
280°
18%
Saturation
18%
20%
Lightness
14%
Red
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
70\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #3C2A2D, #261D2A);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.21:1, 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 70\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Merlot Nocturne Muted
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Mulberry Ink Muted
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