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Seafoam Nocturne Dust#26402F
Merlot Nocturne Dust#40262A
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Seafoam Nocturne Dust vs Merlot Nocturne Dust

A detailed comparison of #26402F and #40262A — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.21:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Seafoam Nocturne Dust
Text on Merlot Nocturne Dust

Color Properties

#26402F
HEX
#40262A
rgb(38, 64, 47)
RGB
rgb(64, 38, 42)
hsl(140, 26%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(350, 26%, 20%)
140°
Hue
350°
26%
Saturation
26%
20%
Lightness
20%
Green
Family
Red
Hue Diff
150\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #26402F, #40262A);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.21:1, 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.

Seafoam Nocturne Dust
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Merlot Nocturne Dust
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