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Peony Ink Dust#2D1A2A
Merlot Nocturne Dust#40262A
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Peony Ink Dust vs Merlot Nocturne Dust

A detailed comparison of #2D1A2A and #40262A — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.18:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Peony Ink Dust
Text on Merlot Nocturne Dust

Color Properties

#2D1A2A
HEX
#40262A
rgb(45, 26, 42)
RGB
rgb(64, 38, 42)
hsl(310, 26%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(350, 26%, 20%)
310°
Hue
350°
26%
Saturation
26%
14%
Lightness
20%
Pink
Family
Red
Hue Diff
40\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #2D1A2A, #40262A);

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 40\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Peony Ink Dust
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Merlot Nocturne Dust
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