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Apricot Nocturne Dust#403726
Iris Ink Dust#1A1A2D
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Apricot Nocturne Dust vs Iris Ink Dust

A detailed comparison of #403726 and #1A1A2D — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.46:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Apricot Nocturne Dust
Text on Iris Ink Dust

Color Properties

#403726
HEX
#1A1A2D
rgb(64, 55, 38)
RGB
rgb(26, 26, 45)
hsl(40, 26%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(240, 26%, 14%)
40°
Hue
240°
26%
Saturation
26%
20%
Lightness
14%
Orange
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #403726, #1A1A2D);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.46:1, 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 160\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Apricot Nocturne Dust
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