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Apricot Nocturne Dust#403726
Cobalt Nocturne Dust#262F40
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Apricot Nocturne Dust vs Cobalt Nocturne Dust

A detailed comparison of #403726 and #262F40 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.15:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Apricot Nocturne Dust
Text on Cobalt Nocturne Dust

Color Properties

#403726
HEX
#262F40
rgb(64, 55, 38)
RGB
rgb(38, 47, 64)
hsl(40, 26%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(220, 26%, 20%)
40°
Hue
220°
26%
Saturation
26%
20%
Lightness
20%
Orange
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
180\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #403726, #262F40);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.15:1, 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 180\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Apricot Nocturne Dust
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Cobalt Nocturne Dust
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