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Vermillion Nocturne Dust#402C26
Aqua Nocturne Dust#264040
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Vermillion Nocturne Dust vs Aqua Nocturne Dust

A detailed comparison of #402C26 and #264040 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.18:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Vermillion Nocturne Dust
Text on Aqua Nocturne Dust

Color Properties

#402C26
HEX
#264040
rgb(64, 44, 38)
RGB
rgb(38, 64, 64)
hsl(15, 26%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(180, 26%, 20%)
15°
Hue
180°
26%
Saturation
26%
20%
Lightness
20%
Orange
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
165\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #402C26, #264040);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.18:1, 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.

Vermillion Nocturne Dust
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