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Cerulean Ink Dust#1A2A2D
Tangerine Nocturne Dust#403126
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Cerulean Ink Dust vs Tangerine Nocturne Dust

A detailed comparison of #1A2A2D and #403126 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.19:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Ink Dust
Text on Tangerine Nocturne Dust

Color Properties

#1A2A2D
HEX
#403126
rgb(26, 42, 45)
RGB
rgb(64, 49, 38)
hsl(190, 26%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(25, 26%, 20%)
190°
Hue
25°
26%
Saturation
26%
14%
Lightness
20%
Blue
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
165\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #1A2A2D, #403126);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.19:1, 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 165\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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Tangerine Nocturne Dust
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