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Aqua Nocturne Dust#264040
Cerulean Ink Dust#1A2A2D
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Aqua Nocturne Dust vs Cerulean Ink Dust

A detailed comparison of #264040 and #1A2A2D — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.34:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Aqua Nocturne Dust
Text on Cerulean Ink Dust

Color Properties

#264040
HEX
#1A2A2D
rgb(38, 64, 64)
RGB
rgb(26, 42, 45)
hsl(180, 26%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(190, 26%, 14%)
180°
Hue
190°
26%
Saturation
26%
20%
Lightness
14%
Teal
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #264040, #1A2A2D);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.34:1, 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 10\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Aqua Nocturne Dust
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Cerulean Ink Dust
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