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Merlot Nocturne Soft#442227
Garnet Ink Soft#301820
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Merlot Nocturne Soft vs Garnet Ink Soft

A detailed comparison of #442227 and #301820 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.18:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Merlot Nocturne Soft
Text on Garnet Ink Soft

Color Properties

#442227
HEX
#301820
rgb(68, 34, 39)
RGB
rgb(48, 24, 32)
hsl(350, 34%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(340, 34%, 14%)
350°
Hue
340°
34%
Saturation
34%
20%
Lightness
14%
Red
Family
Pink
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #442227, #301820);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.18:1, 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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Garnet Ink Soft
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