Cerulean Nocturne Dust#263C40
Crimson Nocturne Dust#402626
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Cerulean Nocturne Dust vs Crimson Nocturne Dust
A detailed comparison of #263C40 and #402626 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.18:1contrast ratio
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Text on Cerulean Nocturne Dust
Text on Crimson Nocturne Dust
Color Properties
#263C40
HEX
#402626
rgb(38, 60, 64)
RGB
rgb(64, 38, 38)
hsl(190, 26%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(0, 26%, 20%)
190°
Hue
0°
26%
Saturation
26%
20%
Lightness
20%
Blue
Family
Red
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #263C40, #402626);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.18:1, 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 170\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Cerulean Nocturne Dust
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