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Steel Ink Soft#182630
Violet Nocturne Soft#272244
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Steel Ink Soft vs Violet Nocturne Soft

A detailed comparison of #182630 and #272244 — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.03:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Ink Soft
Text on Violet Nocturne Soft

Color Properties

#182630
HEX
#272244
rgb(24, 38, 48)
RGB
rgb(39, 34, 68)
hsl(205, 34%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(250, 34%, 20%)
205°
Hue
250°
34%
Saturation
34%
14%
Lightness
20%
Blue
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
45\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #182630, #272244);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.03:1, 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 45\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Steel Ink Soft
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Violet Nocturne Soft
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