Cerulean Ink Dust#1A2A2D
Merlot Ink Dust#2D1A1E
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Cerulean Ink Dust vs Merlot Ink Dust
A detailed comparison of #1A2A2D and #2D1A1E — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.11:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Ink Dust
Text on Merlot Ink Dust
Color Properties
#1A2A2D
HEX
#2D1A1E
rgb(26, 42, 45)
RGB
rgb(45, 26, 30)
hsl(190, 26%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(350, 26%, 14%)
190°
Hue
350°
26%
Saturation
26%
14%
Lightness
14%
Blue
Family
Red
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #1A2A2D, #2D1A1E);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.11:1, 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 160\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Cerulean Ink Dust
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Merlot Ink Dust
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