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Aqua Ink Soft#183030
Ember Nocturne Soft#442D22
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Aqua Ink Soft vs Ember Nocturne Soft

A detailed comparison of #183030 and #442D22 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.09:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Aqua Ink Soft
Text on Ember Nocturne Soft

Color Properties

#183030
HEX
#442D22
rgb(24, 48, 48)
RGB
rgb(68, 45, 34)
hsl(180, 34%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(20, 34%, 20%)
180°
Hue
20°
34%
Saturation
34%
14%
Lightness
20%
Teal
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
160\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #183030, #442D22);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.09:1, 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.

Aqua Ink Soft
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Ember Nocturne Soft
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