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Amethyst Nocturne Muted#2B2A3C
Apricot Ink Muted#2A261D
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Amethyst Nocturne Muted vs Apricot Ink Muted

A detailed comparison of #2B2A3C and #2A261D — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.08:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Amethyst Nocturne Muted
Text on Apricot Ink Muted

Color Properties

#2B2A3C
HEX
#2A261D
rgb(43, 42, 60)
RGB
rgb(42, 38, 29)
hsl(245, 18%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(40, 18%, 14%)
245°
Hue
40°
18%
Saturation
18%
20%
Lightness
14%
Blue
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
155\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #2B2A3C, #2A261D);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.08:1, 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 155\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Amethyst Nocturne Muted
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