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Saffron Ink Dust#2D281A
Saffron Nocturne Dust#403A26
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Saffron Ink Dust vs Saffron Nocturne Dust

A detailed comparison of #2D281A and #403A26 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.29:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Saffron Ink Dust
Text on Saffron Nocturne Dust

Color Properties

#2D281A
HEX
#403A26
rgb(45, 40, 26)
RGB
rgb(64, 58, 38)
hsl(45, 26%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(45, 26%, 20%)
45°
Hue
45°
26%
Saturation
26%
14%
Lightness
20%
Yellow
Family
Yellow
Hue Diff
0\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #2D281A, #403A26);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.29:1, 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.

Saffron Ink Dust
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Saffron Nocturne Dust
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