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Cobalt Ink Dust#1A212D
Apricot Ink Dust#2D271A
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Cobalt Ink Dust vs Apricot Ink Dust

A detailed comparison of #1A212D and #2D271A — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.09:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cobalt Ink Dust
Text on Apricot Ink Dust

Color Properties

#1A212D
HEX
#2D271A
rgb(26, 33, 45)
RGB
rgb(45, 39, 26)
hsl(220, 26%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(40, 26%, 14%)
220°
Hue
40°
26%
Saturation
26%
14%
Lightness
14%
Blue
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
180\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #1A212D, #2D271A);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.09:1, 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.

Cobalt Ink Dust
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Apricot Ink Dust
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