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Cool Gray Ink#222426
Warm Gray Ink#262422
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Cool Gray Ink vs Warm Gray Ink

A detailed comparison of #222426 and #262422 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.01:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cool Gray Ink
Text on Warm Gray Ink

Color Properties

#222426
HEX
#262422
rgb(34, 36, 38)
RGB
rgb(38, 36, 34)
hsl(210, 6%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(30, 6%, 14%)
210°
Hue
30°
6%
Saturation
6%
14%
Lightness
14%
Blue
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
180\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #222426, #262422);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.01:1, 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.

Cool Gray Ink
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Warm Gray Ink
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