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Scarlet Ink Dust#2D1C1A
Scarlet Nocturne Dust#402826
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Scarlet Ink Dust vs Scarlet Nocturne Dust

A detailed comparison of #2D1C1A and #402826 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.2:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Scarlet Ink Dust
Text on Scarlet Nocturne Dust

Color Properties

#2D1C1A
HEX
#402826
rgb(45, 28, 26)
RGB
rgb(64, 40, 38)
hsl(5, 26%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(5, 26%, 20%)
5°
Hue
5°
26%
Saturation
26%
14%
Lightness
20%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
0\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #2D1C1A, #402826);

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 0\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Scarlet Ink Dust
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Scarlet Nocturne Dust
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