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Cobalt Ink Dust#1A212D
Cobalt Nocturne Dust#262F40
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Cobalt Ink Dust vs Cobalt Nocturne Dust

A detailed comparison of #1A212D and #262F40 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.2:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cobalt Ink Dust
Text on Cobalt Nocturne Dust

Color Properties

#1A212D
HEX
#262F40
rgb(26, 33, 45)
RGB
rgb(38, 47, 64)
hsl(220, 26%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(220, 26%, 20%)
220°
Hue
220°
26%
Saturation
26%
14%
Lightness
20%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
0\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #1A212D, #262F40);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.2:1, 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 0\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Cobalt Ink Dust
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Cobalt Nocturne Dust
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