Cobalt Nocturne Dust#262F40
Steel Nocturne Dust#263540
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Cobalt Nocturne Dust vs Steel Nocturne Dust
A detailed comparison of #262F40 and #263540 — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.07:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cobalt Nocturne Dust
Text on Steel Nocturne Dust
Color Properties
#262F40
HEX
#263540
rgb(38, 47, 64)
RGB
rgb(38, 53, 64)
hsl(220, 26%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(205, 26%, 20%)
220°
Hue
205°
26%
Saturation
26%
20%
Lightness
20%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
15\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #262F40, #263540);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.07:1, 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 15\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.
Cobalt Nocturne Dust
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