Apricot Ink Dust#2D271A
Cerulean Nocturne Dust#263C40
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Apricot Ink Dust vs Cerulean Nocturne Dust
A detailed comparison of #2D271A and #263C40 — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.27:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Apricot Ink Dust
Text on Cerulean Nocturne Dust
Color Properties
#2D271A
HEX
#263C40
rgb(45, 39, 26)
RGB
rgb(38, 60, 64)
hsl(40, 26%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(190, 26%, 20%)
40°
Hue
190°
26%
Saturation
26%
14%
Lightness
20%
Orange
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
150\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #2D271A, #263C40);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.27:1, 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 150\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.
Apricot Ink Dust
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Cerulean Nocturne Dust
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