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Taupe Gray Ink#252422
Apricot Nocturne Faint#38352E
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Taupe Gray Ink vs Apricot Nocturne Faint

A detailed comparison of #252422 and #38352E — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.27:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Taupe Gray Ink
Text on Apricot Nocturne Faint

Color Properties

#252422
HEX
#38352E
rgb(37, 36, 34)
RGB
rgb(56, 53, 46)
hsl(40, 5%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(40, 10%, 20%)
40°
Hue
40°
5%
Saturation
10%
14%
Lightness
20%
Orange
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
0\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #252422, #38352E);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.27:1, 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 0\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Taupe Gray Ink
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Apricot Nocturne Faint
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