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Scarlet Ink Pure#450803
Merlot Ink Pure#45030E
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Scarlet Ink Pure vs Merlot Ink Pure

A detailed comparison of #450803 and #45030E — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

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

Color Properties

#450803
HEX
#45030E
rgb(69, 8, 3)
RGB
rgb(69, 3, 14)
hsl(5, 92%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(350, 92%, 14%)
5°
Hue
350°
92%
Saturation
92%
14%
Lightness
14%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
15\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #450803, #45030E);

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 Pure
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Merlot Ink Pure
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