Scarlet Ink Muted#2A1E1D
Cerulean Ink Muted#1D282A
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Scarlet Ink Muted vs Cerulean Ink Muted
A detailed comparison of #2A1E1D and #1D282A — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.07:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Scarlet Ink Muted
Text on Cerulean Ink Muted
Color Properties
#2A1E1D
HEX
#1D282A
rgb(42, 30, 29)
RGB
rgb(29, 40, 42)
hsl(5, 18%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(190, 18%, 14%)
5°
Hue
190°
18%
Saturation
18%
14%
Lightness
14%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
175\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #2A1E1D, #1D282A);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.07:1, 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 Muted
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