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Cerulean Ink Muted#1D282A
Vermillion Ink Muted#2A201D
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Cerulean Ink Muted vs Vermillion Ink Muted

A detailed comparison of #1D282A and #2A201D — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.05:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Ink Muted
Text on Vermillion Ink Muted

Color Properties

#1D282A
HEX
#2A201D
rgb(29, 40, 42)
RGB
rgb(42, 32, 29)
hsl(190, 18%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(15, 18%, 14%)
190°
Hue
15°
18%
Saturation
18%
14%
Lightness
14%
Blue
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
175\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #1D282A, #2A201D);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.05:1, 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 175\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 Muted
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Vermillion Ink Muted
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