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Cobalt Nocturne Dust#262F40
Crimson Nocturne Dust#402626
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Cobalt Nocturne Dust vs Crimson Nocturne Dust

A detailed comparison of #262F40 and #402626 — split-complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.03:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cobalt Nocturne Dust
Text on Crimson Nocturne Dust

Color Properties

#262F40
HEX
#402626
rgb(38, 47, 64)
RGB
rgb(64, 38, 38)
hsl(220, 26%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(0, 26%, 20%)
220°
Hue
0°
26%
Saturation
26%
20%
Lightness
20%
Blue
Family
Red
Hue Diff
140\u00B0 — Split-complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #262F40, #402626);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.03:1, 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 140\u00B0 hue difference, making them split-complementary. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Cobalt Nocturne Dust
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Crimson Nocturne Dust
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