Steel Nocturne Dust#263540
Vermillion Ink Dust#2D1F1A
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Steel Nocturne Dust vs Vermillion Ink Dust
A detailed comparison of #263540 and #2D1F1A — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.26:1contrast ratio
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Text on Steel Nocturne Dust
Text on Vermillion Ink Dust
Color Properties
#263540
HEX
#2D1F1A
rgb(38, 53, 64)
RGB
rgb(45, 31, 26)
hsl(205, 26%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(15, 26%, 14%)
205°
Hue
15°
26%
Saturation
26%
20%
Lightness
14%
Blue
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #263540, #2D1F1A);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.26:1, 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 170\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Steel Nocturne Dust
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Vermillion Ink Dust
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