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Amethyst Ink Dust#1C1A2D
Chartreuse Ink Dust#282D1A
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Amethyst Ink Dust vs Chartreuse Ink Dust

A detailed comparison of #1C1A2D and #282D1A — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.2:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Amethyst Ink Dust
Text on Chartreuse Ink Dust

Color Properties

#1C1A2D
HEX
#282D1A
rgb(28, 26, 45)
RGB
rgb(40, 45, 26)
hsl(245, 26%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(75, 26%, 14%)
245°
Hue
75°
26%
Saturation
26%
14%
Lightness
14%
Blue
Family
Lime
Hue Diff
170\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #1C1A2D, #282D1A);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.2:1, 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 170\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Amethyst Ink Dust
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Chartreuse Ink Dust
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