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Magenta Ink Muted#281D2A
Emerald Ink Muted#1D2A1D
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Magenta Ink Muted vs Emerald Ink Muted

A detailed comparison of #281D2A and #1D2A1D — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.08:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Magenta Ink Muted
Text on Emerald Ink Muted

Color Properties

#281D2A
HEX
#1D2A1D
rgb(40, 29, 42)
RGB
rgb(29, 42, 29)
hsl(290, 18%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(120, 18%, 14%)
290°
Hue
120°
18%
Saturation
18%
14%
Lightness
14%
Pink
Family
Green
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #281D2A, #1D2A1D);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.08:1, 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.

Magenta Ink Muted
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