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Citrine Ink Dust#2D2D1A
Violet Nocturne Dust#2A2640
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Citrine Ink Dust vs Violet Nocturne Dust

A detailed comparison of #2D2D1A and #2A2640 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.04:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Citrine Ink Dust
Text on Violet Nocturne Dust

Color Properties

#2D2D1A
HEX
#2A2640
rgb(45, 45, 26)
RGB
rgb(42, 38, 64)
hsl(60, 26%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(250, 26%, 20%)
60°
Hue
250°
26%
Saturation
26%
14%
Lightness
20%
Yellow
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #2D2D1A, #2A2640);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.04:1, 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.

Citrine Ink Dust
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Violet Nocturne Dust
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