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Ruby Nocturne Dust#402A26
Cobalt Nocturne Dust#262F40
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Ruby Nocturne Dust vs Cobalt Nocturne Dust

A detailed comparison of #402A26 and #262F40 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.01:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Ruby Nocturne Dust
Text on Cobalt Nocturne Dust

Color Properties

#402A26
HEX
#262F40
rgb(64, 42, 38)
RGB
rgb(38, 47, 64)
hsl(10, 26%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(220, 26%, 20%)
10°
Hue
220°
26%
Saturation
26%
20%
Lightness
20%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
150\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #402A26, #262F40);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.01:1, 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 150\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Ruby Nocturne Dust
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