Merlot Nocturne Muted#3C2A2D
Teal Shadow Muted#3B544C
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Merlot Nocturne Muted vs Teal Shadow Muted
A detailed comparison of #3C2A2D and #3B544C — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.64:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Nocturne Muted
Text on Teal Shadow Muted
Color Properties
#3C2A2D
HEX
#3B544C
rgb(60, 42, 45)
RGB
rgb(59, 84, 76)
hsl(350, 18%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(160, 18%, 28%)
350°
Hue
160°
18%
Saturation
18%
20%
Lightness
28%
Red
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #3C2A2D, #3B544C);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.64:1, 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 170\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Merlot Nocturne Muted
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Teal Shadow Muted
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