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Cerulean Ink Dust#1A2A2D
Saffron Nocturne Dust#403A26
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Cerulean Ink Dust vs Saffron Nocturne Dust

A detailed comparison of #1A2A2D and #403A26 — split-complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.31:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Ink Dust
Text on Saffron Nocturne Dust

Color Properties

#1A2A2D
HEX
#403A26
rgb(26, 42, 45)
RGB
rgb(64, 58, 38)
hsl(190, 26%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(45, 26%, 20%)
190°
Hue
45°
26%
Saturation
26%
14%
Lightness
20%
Blue
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
145\u00B0 — Split-complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #1A2A2D, #403A26);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.31:1, 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 145\u00B0 hue difference, making them split-complementary. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Cerulean Ink Dust
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Saffron Nocturne Dust
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