Scarlet Nocturne Dust#402826
Cerulean Shadow Dust#35545A
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Scarlet Nocturne Dust vs Cerulean Shadow Dust
A detailed comparison of #402826 and #35545A — complementary colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.66:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Scarlet Nocturne Dust
Text on Cerulean Shadow Dust
Color Properties
#402826
HEX
#35545A
rgb(64, 40, 38)
RGB
rgb(53, 84, 90)
hsl(5, 26%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(190, 26%, 28%)
5°
Hue
190°
26%
Saturation
26%
20%
Lightness
28%
Red
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
175\u00B0 — Complementary
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #402826, #35545A);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.66:1, 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 Nocturne Dust
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Cerulean Shadow Dust
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