Vermillion Nocturne Dust#402C26
Cerulean Ink Dust#1A2A2D
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Vermillion Nocturne Dust vs Cerulean Ink Dust
A detailed comparison of #402C26 and #1A2A2D — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.14:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Vermillion Nocturne Dust
Text on Cerulean Ink Dust
Color Properties
#402C26
HEX
#1A2A2D
rgb(64, 44, 38)
RGB
rgb(26, 42, 45)
hsl(15, 26%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(190, 26%, 14%)
15°
Hue
190°
26%
Saturation
26%
20%
Lightness
14%
Orange
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
175\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #402C26, #1A2A2D);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.14:1, 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 175\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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Cerulean Ink Dust
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