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Ruby Ink Faint#272120
Indigo Nocturne Faint#2E3038
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Ruby Ink Faint vs Indigo Nocturne Faint

A detailed comparison of #272120 and #2E3038 — split-complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.2:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Ruby Ink Faint
Text on Indigo Nocturne Faint

Color Properties

#272120
HEX
#2E3038
rgb(39, 33, 32)
RGB
rgb(46, 48, 56)
hsl(10, 10%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(230, 10%, 20%)
10°
Hue
230°
10%
Saturation
10%
14%
Lightness
20%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
140\u00B0 — Split-complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #272120, #2E3038);

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 140\u00B0 hue difference, making them split-complementary. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Ruby Ink Faint
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Indigo Nocturne Faint
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