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Merlot Nocturne Soft#442227
Crimson Shadow Soft#602F2F
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Merlot Nocturne Soft vs Crimson Shadow Soft

A detailed comparison of #442227 and #602F2F — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.29:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Nocturne Soft
Text on Crimson Shadow Soft

Color Properties

#442227
HEX
#602F2F
rgb(68, 34, 39)
RGB
rgb(96, 47, 47)
hsl(350, 34%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(0, 34%, 28%)
350°
Hue
0°
34%
Saturation
34%
20%
Lightness
28%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #442227, #602F2F);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.29:1, 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 10\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Merlot Nocturne Soft
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Crimson Shadow Soft
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