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Peony Nocturne Soft#44223F
Merlot Ink Soft#30181C
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Peony Nocturne Soft vs Merlot Ink Soft

A detailed comparison of #44223F and #30181C — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.21:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Peony Nocturne Soft
Text on Merlot Ink Soft

Color Properties

#44223F
HEX
#30181C
rgb(68, 34, 63)
RGB
rgb(48, 24, 28)
hsl(310, 34%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(350, 34%, 14%)
310°
Hue
350°
34%
Saturation
34%
20%
Lightness
14%
Pink
Family
Red
Hue Diff
40\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #44223F, #30181C);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.21:1, 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 Nocturne Soft
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Merlot Ink Soft
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