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Saffron Ink Dust#2D281A
Citrine Nocturne Dust#404026
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Saffron Ink Dust vs Citrine Nocturne Dust

A detailed comparison of #2D281A and #404026 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.38:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Saffron Ink Dust
Text on Citrine Nocturne Dust

Color Properties

#2D281A
HEX
#404026
rgb(45, 40, 26)
RGB
rgb(64, 64, 38)
hsl(45, 26%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(60, 26%, 20%)
45°
Hue
60°
26%
Saturation
26%
14%
Lightness
20%
Yellow
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
15\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #2D281A, #404026);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.38:1, 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.

Saffron Ink Dust
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Citrine Nocturne Dust
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