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Sapphire Ink Muted#1D242A
Cobalt Nocturne Muted#2A303C
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Sapphire Ink Muted vs Cobalt Nocturne Muted

A detailed comparison of #1D242A and #2A303C — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.19:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Sapphire Ink Muted
Text on Cobalt Nocturne Muted

Color Properties

#1D242A
HEX
#2A303C
rgb(29, 36, 42)
RGB
rgb(42, 48, 60)
hsl(210, 18%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(220, 18%, 20%)
210°
Hue
220°
18%
Saturation
18%
14%
Lightness
20%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #1D242A, #2A303C);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.19:1, 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 10\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Sapphire Ink Muted
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Cobalt Nocturne Muted
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