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Azure Ink Dust#1A272D
Cerulean Nocturne Dust#263C40
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Azure Ink Dust vs Cerulean Nocturne Dust

A detailed comparison of #1A272D and #263C40 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.31:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Azure Ink Dust
Text on Cerulean Nocturne Dust

Color Properties

#1A272D
HEX
#263C40
rgb(26, 39, 45)
RGB
rgb(38, 60, 64)
hsl(200, 26%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(190, 26%, 20%)
200°
Hue
190°
26%
Saturation
26%
14%
Lightness
20%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #1A272D, #263C40);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.31:1, 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.

Azure Ink Dust
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Cerulean Nocturne Dust
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