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Apricot Ink Soft#302818
Steel Ink Soft#182630
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Apricot Ink Soft vs Steel Ink Soft

A detailed comparison of #302818 and #182630 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.06:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Apricot Ink Soft
Text on Steel Ink Soft

Color Properties

#302818
HEX
#182630
rgb(48, 40, 24)
RGB
rgb(24, 38, 48)
hsl(40, 34%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(205, 34%, 14%)
40°
Hue
205°
34%
Saturation
34%
14%
Lightness
14%
Orange
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
165\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #302818, #182630);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.06:1, 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 165\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 Soft
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