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Cerulean Ink Dust#1A2A2D
Ruby Ink Dust#2D1E1A
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Cerulean Ink Dust vs Ruby Ink Dust

A detailed comparison of #1A2A2D and #2D1E1A — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.08:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Ink Dust
Text on Ruby Ink Dust

Color Properties

#1A2A2D
HEX
#2D1E1A
rgb(26, 42, 45)
RGB
rgb(45, 30, 26)
hsl(190, 26%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(10, 26%, 14%)
190°
Hue
10°
26%
Saturation
26%
14%
Lightness
14%
Blue
Family
Red
Hue Diff
180\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #1A2A2D, #2D1E1A);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.08:1, 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 180\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Cerulean Ink Dust
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