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Apricot Ink Muted#2A261D
Indigo Nocturne Muted#2A2D3C
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Apricot Ink Muted vs Indigo Nocturne Muted

A detailed comparison of #2A261D and #2A2D3C — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.1:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Apricot Ink Muted
Text on Indigo Nocturne Muted

Color Properties

#2A261D
HEX
#2A2D3C
rgb(42, 38, 29)
RGB
rgb(42, 45, 60)
hsl(40, 18%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(230, 18%, 20%)
40°
Hue
230°
18%
Saturation
18%
14%
Lightness
20%
Orange
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #2A261D, #2A2D3C);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.1:1, 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.

Apricot Ink Muted
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Indigo Nocturne Muted
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