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Tangerine Ink Bright#421F06
Cerulean Nocturne Bright#08505E
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Tangerine Ink Bright vs Cerulean Nocturne Bright

A detailed comparison of #421F06 and #08505E — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.62:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Tangerine Ink Bright
Text on Cerulean Nocturne Bright

Color Properties

#421F06
HEX
#08505E
rgb(66, 31, 6)
RGB
rgb(8, 80, 94)
hsl(25, 84%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(190, 84%, 20%)
25°
Hue
190°
84%
Saturation
84%
14%
Lightness
20%
Orange
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
165\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #421F06, #08505E);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.62:1, 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 165\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Tangerine Ink Bright
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Cerulean Nocturne Bright
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