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True Gray Ink#242424
Plum Ink Faint#242027
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True Gray Ink vs Plum Ink Faint

A detailed comparison of #242424 and #242027 — adjacent colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.03:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on True Gray Ink
Text on Plum Ink Faint

Color Properties

#242424
HEX
#242027
rgb(36, 36, 36)
RGB
rgb(36, 32, 39)
hsl(0, 0%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(270, 10%, 14%)
0°
Hue
270°
0%
Saturation
10%
14%
Lightness
14%
Red
Family
Purple
Hue Diff
90\u00B0 — Adjacent

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #242424, #242027);

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 90\u00B0 hue difference, making them adjacent. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

True Gray Ink
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Plum Ink Faint
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