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Cerulean Ink Dust#1A2A2D
Aqua Nocturne Dust#264040
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Cerulean Ink Dust vs Aqua Nocturne Dust

A detailed comparison of #1A2A2D and #264040 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.34:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Ink Dust
Text on Aqua Nocturne Dust

Color Properties

#1A2A2D
HEX
#264040
rgb(26, 42, 45)
RGB
rgb(38, 64, 64)
hsl(190, 26%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(180, 26%, 20%)
190°
Hue
180°
26%
Saturation
26%
14%
Lightness
20%
Blue
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #1A2A2D, #264040);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.34:1, 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 10\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Cerulean Ink Dust
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Aqua Nocturne Dust
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