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Citrine Ink Faint#272720
Steel Ink Faint#202427
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Citrine Ink Faint vs Steel Ink Faint

A detailed comparison of #272720 and #202427 — split-complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.04:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Citrine Ink Faint
Text on Steel Ink Faint

Color Properties

#272720
HEX
#202427
rgb(39, 39, 32)
RGB
rgb(32, 36, 39)
hsl(60, 10%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(205, 10%, 14%)
60°
Hue
205°
10%
Saturation
10%
14%
Lightness
14%
Yellow
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
145\u00B0 — Split-complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #272720, #202427);

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 145\u00B0 hue difference, making them split-complementary. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Citrine Ink Faint
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Steel Ink Faint
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