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Canary Ink Muted#2A291D
Steel Ink Muted#1D252A
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Canary Ink Muted vs Steel Ink Muted

A detailed comparison of #2A291D and #1D252A — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.06:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Canary Ink Muted
Text on Steel Ink Muted

Color Properties

#2A291D
HEX
#1D252A
rgb(42, 41, 29)
RGB
rgb(29, 37, 42)
hsl(55, 18%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(205, 18%, 14%)
55°
Hue
205°
18%
Saturation
18%
14%
Lightness
14%
Yellow
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
150\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #2A291D, #1D252A);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.06:1, 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.

Canary Ink Muted
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Steel Ink Muted
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