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Sapphire Nocturne Soft#223344
Merlot Ink Soft#30181C
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Sapphire Nocturne Soft vs Merlot Ink Soft

A detailed comparison of #223344 and #30181C — split-complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.28:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Sapphire Nocturne Soft
Text on Merlot Ink Soft

Color Properties

#223344
HEX
#30181C
rgb(34, 51, 68)
RGB
rgb(48, 24, 28)
hsl(210, 34%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(350, 34%, 14%)
210°
Hue
350°
34%
Saturation
34%
20%
Lightness
14%
Blue
Family
Red
Hue Diff
140\u00B0 — Split-complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #223344, #30181C);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.28:1, 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 140\u00B0 hue difference, making them split-complementary. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Sapphire Nocturne Soft
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Merlot Ink Soft
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