Saffron Ink Dust#2D281A
Steel Nocturne Dust#263540
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Saffron Ink Dust vs Steel Nocturne Dust
A detailed comparison of #2D281A and #263540 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.16:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Saffron Ink Dust
Text on Steel Nocturne Dust
Color Properties
#2D281A
HEX
#263540
rgb(45, 40, 26)
RGB
rgb(38, 53, 64)
hsl(45, 26%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(205, 26%, 20%)
45°
Hue
205°
26%
Saturation
26%
14%
Lightness
20%
Yellow
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #2D281A, #263540);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.16:1, 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 160\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Saffron Ink Dust
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Steel Nocturne Dust
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