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Sapphire Ink Dust#1A242D
Steel Nocturne Dust#263540
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Sapphire Ink Dust vs Steel Nocturne Dust

A detailed comparison of #1A242D and #263540 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.25:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Sapphire Ink Dust
Text on Steel Nocturne Dust

Color Properties

#1A242D
HEX
#263540
rgb(26, 36, 45)
RGB
rgb(38, 53, 64)
hsl(210, 26%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(205, 26%, 20%)
210°
Hue
205°
26%
Saturation
26%
14%
Lightness
20%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
5\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #1A242D, #263540);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.25:1, 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.

Sapphire Ink Dust
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Steel Nocturne Dust
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