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Merlot Nocturne Muted#3C2A2D
Peony Ink Muted#2A1D28
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Merlot Nocturne Muted vs Peony Ink Muted

A detailed comparison of #3C2A2D and #2A1D28 — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.2:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Nocturne Muted
Text on Peony Ink Muted

Color Properties

#3C2A2D
HEX
#2A1D28
rgb(60, 42, 45)
RGB
rgb(42, 29, 40)
hsl(350, 18%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(310, 18%, 14%)
350°
Hue
310°
18%
Saturation
18%
20%
Lightness
14%
Red
Family
Pink
Hue Diff
40\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #3C2A2D, #2A1D28);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.2:1, 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 40\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Merlot Nocturne Muted
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