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Cerulean Nocturne Pure#045262
Ruby Ink Pure#450E03
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Cerulean Nocturne Pure vs Ruby Ink Pure

A detailed comparison of #045262 and #450E03 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.81:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Nocturne Pure
Text on Ruby Ink Pure

Color Properties

#045262
HEX
#450E03
rgb(4, 82, 98)
RGB
rgb(69, 14, 3)
hsl(190, 92%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(10, 92%, 14%)
190°
Hue
10°
92%
Saturation
92%
20%
Lightness
14%
Blue
Family
Red
Hue Diff
180\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #045262, #450E03);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.81:1, 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 Nocturne Pure
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