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Iris Nocturne Dust#262640
Amethyst Nocturne Dust#282640
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Iris Nocturne Dust vs Amethyst Nocturne Dust

A detailed comparison of #262640 and #282640 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.01:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Iris Nocturne Dust
Text on Amethyst Nocturne Dust

Color Properties

#262640
HEX
#282640
rgb(38, 38, 64)
RGB
rgb(40, 38, 64)
hsl(240, 26%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(245, 26%, 20%)
240°
Hue
245°
26%
Saturation
26%
20%
Lightness
20%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
5\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #262640, #282640);

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 5\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Iris Nocturne Dust
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Amethyst Nocturne Dust
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