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Merlot Nocturne Pure#620414
Steel Nocturne Pure#043B62
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Merlot Nocturne Pure vs Steel Nocturne Pure

A detailed comparison of #620414 and #043B62 — split-complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.17:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Nocturne Pure
Text on Steel Nocturne Pure

Color Properties

#620414
HEX
#043B62
rgb(98, 4, 20)
RGB
rgb(4, 59, 98)
hsl(350, 92%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(205, 92%, 20%)
350°
Hue
205°
92%
Saturation
92%
20%
Lightness
20%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
145\u00B0 — Split-complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #620414, #043B62);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.17:1, 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 145\u00B0 hue difference, making them split-complementary. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Merlot Nocturne Pure
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