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Scarlet Ink Dust#2D1C1A
Aqua Ink Dust#1A2D2D
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Scarlet Ink Dust vs Aqua Ink Dust

A detailed comparison of #2D1C1A and #1A2D2D — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.13:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Scarlet Ink Dust
Text on Aqua Ink Dust

Color Properties

#2D1C1A
HEX
#1A2D2D
rgb(45, 28, 26)
RGB
rgb(26, 45, 45)
hsl(5, 26%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(180, 26%, 14%)
5°
Hue
180°
26%
Saturation
26%
14%
Lightness
14%
Red
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
175\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #2D1C1A, #1A2D2D);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.13:1, 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 175\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Scarlet Ink Dust
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Aqua Ink Dust
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