Taupe Gray Ink#252422
Merlot Ink Faint#272021
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Taupe Gray Ink vs Merlot Ink Faint
A detailed comparison of #252422 and #272021 — adjacent colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.03:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Taupe Gray Ink
Text on Merlot Ink Faint
Color Properties
#252422
HEX
#272021
rgb(37, 36, 34)
RGB
rgb(39, 32, 33)
hsl(40, 5%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(350, 10%, 14%)
40°
Hue
350°
5%
Saturation
10%
14%
Lightness
14%
Orange
Family
Red
Hue Diff
50\u00B0 — Adjacent
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #252422, #272021);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.03:1, 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 50\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.
Taupe Gray Ink
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Merlot Ink Faint
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