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Cyan Ink Pure#03453F
Ruby Ink Pure#450E03
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Cyan Ink Pure vs Ruby Ink Pure

A detailed comparison of #03453F and #450E03 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.46:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cyan Ink Pure
Text on Ruby Ink Pure

Color Properties

#03453F
HEX
#450E03
rgb(3, 69, 63)
RGB
rgb(69, 14, 3)
hsl(175, 92%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(10, 92%, 14%)
175°
Hue
10°
92%
Saturation
92%
14%
Lightness
14%
Teal
Family
Red
Hue Diff
165\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #03453F, #450E03);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.46:1, 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 165\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Cyan Ink Pure
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