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Amber Ink Muted#2A281D
Iris Ink Muted#1D1D2A
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Amber Ink Muted vs Iris Ink Muted

A detailed comparison of #2A281D and #1D1D2A — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.13:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Amber Ink Muted
Text on Iris Ink Muted

Color Properties

#2A281D
HEX
#1D1D2A
rgb(42, 40, 29)
RGB
rgb(29, 29, 42)
hsl(50, 18%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(240, 18%, 14%)
50°
Hue
240°
18%
Saturation
18%
14%
Lightness
14%
Yellow
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #2A281D, #1D1D2A);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.13:1, 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 170\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Amber Ink Muted
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Iris Ink Muted
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