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Scarlet Ink Faint#272120
Merlot Ink Faint#272021
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Scarlet Ink Faint vs Merlot Ink Faint

A detailed comparison of #272120 and #272021 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.01:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Scarlet Ink Faint
Text on Merlot Ink Faint

Color Properties

#272120
HEX
#272021
rgb(39, 33, 32)
RGB
rgb(39, 32, 33)
hsl(5, 10%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(350, 10%, 14%)
5°
Hue
350°
10%
Saturation
10%
14%
Lightness
14%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
15\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #272120, #272021);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.01:1, 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 15\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Scarlet Ink Faint
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Merlot Ink Faint
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