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Steel Nocturne Pure#043B62
Vermillion Ink Pure#451303
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Steel Nocturne Pure vs Vermillion Ink Pure

A detailed comparison of #043B62 and #451303 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.34:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Nocturne Pure
Text on Vermillion Ink Pure

Color Properties

#043B62
HEX
#451303
rgb(4, 59, 98)
RGB
rgb(69, 19, 3)
hsl(205, 92%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(15, 92%, 14%)
205°
Hue
15°
92%
Saturation
92%
20%
Lightness
14%
Blue
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #043B62, #451303);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.34:1, 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 Pure
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Vermillion Ink Pure
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