Steel Ink Dust#1A252D
Tangerine Ink Dust#2D221A
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Steel Ink Dust vs Tangerine Ink Dust
A detailed comparison of #1A252D and #2D221A — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.01:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Ink Dust
Text on Tangerine Ink Dust
Color Properties
#1A252D
HEX
#2D221A
rgb(26, 37, 45)
RGB
rgb(45, 34, 26)
hsl(205, 26%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(25, 26%, 14%)
205°
Hue
25°
26%
Saturation
26%
14%
Lightness
14%
Blue
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
180\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #1A252D, #2D221A);
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 180\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Steel Ink Dust
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Tangerine Ink Dust
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